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Abbey / Monastery, Messina (ME)

38°09′50″ N, 15°30′50″ E

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Abbey / Monastery, 1100

Monastero di San Filippo il Grande

Monastery in Messina, Italy

Messina (ME), Sicily

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At a glance

Period
Middle Ages, 1100
Style
Norman architecture
Protection
Italian national heritage
Coordinates
38°09′50″ N, 15°30′50″ E
Address
via Guardia, 21

About

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Opening hours and directions are on this page. The full story is on Italian Wikipedia.

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Timeline

  1. 1100Built

Events and people from Wikidata (CC0).

Getting there

ContesseTrain, nearest
2.4 km as the crow flies
Monastero di San Filippo il Grandevia Guardia, 21
Meridiano Lines3.6 km
Aeroporto di Reggio Calabria - Tito Minniti15.5 km

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monastero di San Filippo il Grande?

Monastero di San Filippo il Grande is in Messina, in the province of Messina (Sicily), Italy. Address: via Guardia, 21. GPS coordinates: 38.16376, 15.51382.

How old is Monastero di San Filippo il Grande?

Wikidata dates it to 1100.

What else is there to see near Monastero di San Filippo il Grande?

Nearby you’ll find: Forte Schiaffino (1.4 km away), Abbey Santa Maria di Roccamadore (2.7 km away), Fort Cavalli (3.5 km away).

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