Things to see in Rometta Superiore, Sicilian village in the province of Messina
Today I leave you one guide to Rometta Superiore: this little one Sicilian Village is located in the province of Messina, And it really is among the most characteristic villages in the area. An ancient village that It can be considered a castle town, Built On a hill, to almost 600 meters above sea level, Rometta Superiore It preserves Arab and Byzantine traditions, churches, Medieval palaces and streets. Visiting Rometta Superiore in one day is a pleasant discovery.
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This little one Sicilian Village which matters today about thousand inhabitants in the province of Messina, is an ideal destination for a gita Out of Town, for all tourists who want to dedicate a whole day to a particular place, rich in history and traditions, Also Gastronomic. Easily reachable from the motorway that connects Messina to Milazzo and Palermo, you can reach Rometta Superiore By car or bus departing from Rometta Marea, The hamlet that is located on the coast, overlooking the sea. In this one guide to the Sicilian village of Rometta Superiore we will show you how Sicily has some small jewels yet to be discovered. Come He has o Ispica. And not just big and crowded tourist destinations.
Rometta Superiore: History of this small and surprising Sicilian village
Rometta Superiore, due to its highly strategic position on the Peloritani Mountains, it was one Byzantine stronghold and it was the last city in Sicily to fall under the domination of the Arabs before the year 1000. Afterwards, after the conquest by the Normans, Became seat of Count Roger of Hauteville and also of Frederick II of Swabia, who loved staying here, fresh, in the hottest periods. Around 1200, The Norman rulers had the Palace, a fortification that resembles a castle, of which some high walls remain, together with a Prison Tower. Rometta Superiore can be reached by car, passing through the Porta Milazzo, The only access route to the historic centre.
What to see among Byzantine views and jewels
And Rometta Superiore, having regard to its dominant position, can be admired Beautiful views. For example, from Piazza Margherita, where there is a large water fountain, The gaze can go to the south and to the west, From the mountains Peloritani to the Mountains Nebrodi, Up to the volcano Etna. On the other side, from Porta Messina, The gaze soars from the Calabrian coasts to the Dinnammar Shrinee, above the city of Messina. A nord, Towards the Gulf of Milazzo and the islands Aeolian, from Stromboli to Alicudi.
Il historic centre of Rometta Superiore Boasts Byzantine buildings, such as the Church of Santa Maria dei Cerei, built between the sixth and tenth centuries A.D. (Greek cross plan, surmounted by a spherical dome) It has survived several earthquakes thanks to its robust architectural structure.
The early Christian caves of Rometta Superiore
A few kilometers before reaching Rometta Superiore, along the provincial road that climbs towards the historic village, you will meet the evocative Early Christian Caves. It's about rock cavities carved into the rock sandstone, that can be reached on foot, After parking the car, in a few minutes along a well-kept road and in the middle of greenery. It's about A dozen spaces, partially enclosed by masonry structures, that look like niches.
Some of them are Frescoed, A testimony to the ancient presence of man. According to some scholars, These caves were places of worship in the Byzantine era. In time, have been Also used as shelters for tools and as a shelter for animals. Inside this one Underground structure, are also found The remains of an early Christian basilica: Traces of frescoes remain in the walls and some pillars that delimited the naves of the church.
Things to see in Rometta Superiore in Sicily
– Early Christian Caves
– Early Christian basilica of Sotto San Giovanni
– Byzantine Church of Jesus and Mary or Church of Santa Maria dei Cerei
– ruins of the Norman Palatium
– Church of Sant'Antonino
– Church of the Madonna della Scala
– Fountain of Piazza Margherita
– Mother church
Where to eat in Rometta Superiore
– Sottocastello restaurant (appetizers, pasta to the norm, Roast meat, snails)
– In Cato (focaccia, arancini, pawns, Almond pastries and traditional breads)
Other Sicilian itineraries on and off the beaten track
Don't forget, if you are planning a holiday in Sicily, to take a look at these alternative destinations as well
- ISPIC, ALTERNATIVE DESTINATION OF SICILIAN BAROQUE
- HE DOES: WHAT TO SEE IN ONE DAY
- LEONFORTE: THE GREAT FOUNTAIN AND THE PEACHES IN THE BAG
- SANTO STEFANO DI CAMASTRA: THE CITY OF CERAMICS
- CEFALU', NORMAN CITY SUSPENDED OVER THE SEA
- MILAZZO, BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE LOOKING AT THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS
- PANTELLERIA, A PULSE OF SICILY IN THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN
- AGRIGENTO: BETWEEN TEMPLES, OAKS AND CLIFFS
- BETWEEN MARSALA AND TRAPANI, ALONG THE SALT ROAD
- PALERMO: AMONG UNESCO SITES, GASTRONOMY AND DESSERTS
- SYRACUSE: THREE DAYS IN THE HEART OF MAGNA GRAECIA
