Impressions of Messina, Sicily 🇮🇹

An unexpected downpour ☔ A breathtakingly anticipated bell performance 🔔 A long-awaited feast of carnivorous delights 🥩 Bravo!!! ✨ Travel Tips 💡 1️⃣ Compact & Walkable 👟 Messina is small enough to explore on foot, but since Mr. Sun wasn't feeling his best, we opted for the tourist train . Choo-choo! 🚂 2️⃣ Cathedral Square: The Heart of Messina ❤️ The Piazza del Duomo marks the city's center. Don’t miss the global distance marker—it shows how far you are from major cities worldwide. 3️⃣ The €1 Espresso Hack ☕ Needed a restroom? Just buy a standing espresso at a café for €1 . Pro tip: It’s delicious—Italy never disappoints! 😋 Bonus Observations 📝 Weather Whiplash ⛈️→☀️ Sicilian skies change fast—pack a foldable umbrella! Meat Lover’s Paradise 🍖 Try local specialties like arancini (stuffed rice balls) or spaghetti alla Norma (eggplant pasta). Portside Charm ⚓ Watch fishermen unload their catch—pure Mediterranean vibes! Final Thought: Messina’s a cozy pit stop with surprises in every corner. For deeper Sicilian magic, venture to Taormina next time! 💫 #EuropeTravel #ItalyTrip #Sicily #DiscoverMessina 🌿