Messina, ITALY - Port & War Monument Votive Temple to Christ the King - Sicily for Sale

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Messina, ITALY - Port & War Monument Votive Temple to Christ the King - Sicily For Sale

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Messina, ITALY - Port & War Monument Votive Temple to Christ the King - Sicily:
$8.50

Messina, ITALY - Port & War Monument Votive Temple to Christ the King - Sicily: Messina is the capital of the Italian Metropolitan City of Messina. It is the third largest city on the island of Sicily, and the 13th largest city in Italy, with a population of more than 231,000[Port of Messina (Italian: Porto di Messina) is a port serving Messina, Sicily, Italy. The port has seen a significant growth in traffic in the 21st century, and is now one of the largest and most important in the Mediterranean for cruise ships, growing from 260,000 passengers in 2006 to 405,000 in 2009. The port opens on the western shore of the Strait of Messina, Stretching along the urban perimeter of Modern Messina, are a series of scenic walkways and boulevards. Close to Prince Umberto Avenue lies a splendid esplanade affording a breathtaking panorama of the gulf. The Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re (Votive Temple of Christ the King), was constructed in 1900, built on higher ground, elevated from the street. Crowned by an octagonal dome, it recalls the Sicilian Baroque style of former days. In its crypt is a shrine with a memorial to Italian soldiers. This theme is continued in the bell mounted on an octagonal tower also built in the 1900\'s in the same style as the towers of the former fortress on the site. The bell chimes the hours in memory of the fallen in all wars. This White Border Era (1915-30) postcard is in good condition. Cecami.