Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re
Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,381 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
It's a trek of some proportion with lots of steps to get to the church but believe me the views alone are well worth the effort.
5 Euros to tour but as it was a Sunday, some sort of local service was in progress and we weren't able to enter and puruse as much as we wanted. Nevertheless it was wonderful experience.
5 Euros to tour but as it was a Sunday, some sort of local service was in progress and we weren't able to enter and puruse as much as we wanted. Nevertheless it was wonderful experience.
Written 1 October 2022
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ct-cruisers
Connecticut6,197 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
From our cruise ship in the harbor, we could see the building of Cristo Re sitting prominently on the hillside overlooking the harbor.
After visiting the Duomo of Messina, we walked up the hill to look at this building that is the Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re (Votive Temple of Christ the King). It was constructed in 1900 in a baroque style. Next to the building is a large tower holding a bell that is one of the largest ones in Italy. There was no fee to enter the temple building.
Inside, we found displays telling the story of when St. Peter had visited Messina.
In its crypt is a memorial to fallen Italian soldiers.
From the Votive Temple of Christ the King and its esplanade, we had wonderful views of Messina, the Strait of Messina, and the Italy mainland.
After visiting the Duomo of Messina, we walked up the hill to look at this building that is the Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re (Votive Temple of Christ the King). It was constructed in 1900 in a baroque style. Next to the building is a large tower holding a bell that is one of the largest ones in Italy. There was no fee to enter the temple building.
Inside, we found displays telling the story of when St. Peter had visited Messina.
In its crypt is a memorial to fallen Italian soldiers.
From the Votive Temple of Christ the King and its esplanade, we had wonderful views of Messina, the Strait of Messina, and the Italy mainland.
Written 29 October 2011
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kalikalikali100
Messina, Italy4 contributions
Sept 2013 • Family
Wonderful place, 10 minutes walking from center city
The temple is at the top of the hill, from which you can see an incredible view, the Stretto di Messina from north to south
The Temple is a mixing of church art and the art of the fascism period and was built in 1937
Before there was a Castle called Rocca Guelfonia
There's also in that place, a middle-age tower, and at the top of it a very great bell
The tower was built to defend Richard The LionHeart King of England, in fact he occupied Messina and took the Castle as his residence for 8 months
You can visit also the old prison of Messina, that during the war were used as bunker to protect themselves from the bomb
There a 3 touristic guide very nice guys, that with passion explane to you the story of that place, there is no ticket, just a free donation at the end of the tour
The temple is at the top of the hill, from which you can see an incredible view, the Stretto di Messina from north to south
The Temple is a mixing of church art and the art of the fascism period and was built in 1937
Before there was a Castle called Rocca Guelfonia
There's also in that place, a middle-age tower, and at the top of it a very great bell
The tower was built to defend Richard The LionHeart King of England, in fact he occupied Messina and took the Castle as his residence for 8 months
You can visit also the old prison of Messina, that during the war were used as bunker to protect themselves from the bomb
There a 3 touristic guide very nice guys, that with passion explane to you the story of that place, there is no ticket, just a free donation at the end of the tour
Written 4 September 2013
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@JT3AZ
Phoenix, Arizona4,937 contributions
Sept 2013 • Couples
If coming by cruise ship, your stay at port will be shorter than most stops. Luckily, there are several attractions nearby that you can walk to and spend 20-30 minutes at each. The Votive Temple of Christ the King is on a prominent hill and is one of the first things you notice coming into port. It is about 1.5km (0.9mi) away from where the ships dock and you could plan a route to stop by the Bell Tower, Orione Fountain, Santuario della Madonna di Montalto and more. Great to visit if you don't do a shore excursion or get back early.
The Temple itself is nice and has great views of the city. Free to enter and explore different areas. It is relatively new construction from 1937 (some say 1900). If you go, don't miss the medieval tower with huge bell mounted on top or Fallen Soldier Memorial.
The Temple itself is nice and has great views of the city. Free to enter and explore different areas. It is relatively new construction from 1937 (some say 1900). If you go, don't miss the medieval tower with huge bell mounted on top or Fallen Soldier Memorial.
Written 1 August 2014
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George W
Charleston, SC249 contributions
Jan 2013 • Couples
We were surprised at how dirty the city was, with trash and butts on the streets and sidewalks, not to mention all of the cars parked on the sidewalks. It was a longer than expected walk up to Tempio Votivo di Cristo Re, but the views were great when we finally reached the top.
Written 21 January 2013
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DanielLifeguard
Island of Gozo, Malta251 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
The view from up here is spectacular. You can see the whole natural port underneath you and most of the city and also the Santuario della Madonna di Montalto opposite your position on a neighboring hill.
Furthermore there are volunteer guides at it's entrance which offer free 20mins tours to whoever is interested in many languages. The languages I'm sure they give the tour in are: English, Italian, French, German and Spanish.
The tour is excellent and gives a brief history of Messina and the Temple in 20mins.
Furthermore there are volunteer guides at it's entrance which offer free 20mins tours to whoever is interested in many languages. The languages I'm sure they give the tour in are: English, Italian, French, German and Spanish.
The tour is excellent and gives a brief history of Messina and the Temple in 20mins.
Written 25 September 2015
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donnadaisybell
Glasgow, UK214 contributions
Jul 2023
Spoke to the armed guard who advised that we could visit free of charge. The hike up hill is not for the faint hearted but the views certainly make it worthwhile. I thoroughly enjoyed the views and a short visit inside to see tomb of a WW1 soldier and the lovely basilica plus some stained glass.
Written 29 July 2023
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Pam L
Christchurch, United Kingdom53 contributions
Oct 2019
The drive is not for the faint hearted we complemented our coach driver! The view over the city was spectacular but we were not given time to enter. The bell standing at the side looked enormous but in the short time we had it did not ring, Be aware of pedlars and Beggars either in or outside attractions
Written 31 October 2019
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kilsythladdie
Kilsyth, UK241 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
Visited during a open top bus tour and stopped off for a tour, it was a Sunday afternoon and unfortunately the gates were locked this didn’t stop us exploring the exterior which is impressive and has amazing views over the port and the straits of Messina.
Written 18 September 2019
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Mavmed
Sullivan's Island, SC463 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
This is a nice stop to get the panoramic view of Messina. The memorial itself is impressive but the main reason most tourists stop here is probably the photo op.
Written 28 July 2018
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How did you arrive here please? by public transport or by walk?
Written 12 October 2017
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