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View of Messina - from a drawing by Mr. Wreford, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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View of Messina - from a drawing by Mr. Wreford, 1860. Creator: Unknown
View of Messina - from a drawing by Mr. Wreford, 1860. Messina is situated on the north-east coast [of Sicily], opposite to Calabria, from which it is separated by the Channel of the Faro, here about four miles wide. The town of Messina is built partly on the slope of a steep hill, and partly along the seashore at the foot of it. The port is formed by a strip of sandy beach projecting into the sea at the south side of the city, and sweeping round in the form of a semicircle. On this narrow tract of land are the citadel, the lazaretto, the lighthouse, and the castle of Salvatore at the entrance of the harbour, which faces the north. The larger part of the town rises in the form of a crescent, on the west side of the harbour, which is more than two miles in circumference, and is one of the best in the Mediterranean. The view over the channel, the opposite coast of Calabria, with its towns and villages, and the lofty Apennines behind them, and, on the other side, the low promontory of Faro, with its tower, advancing into the sea as if to meet the Italian coast, form a splendid landscape, which is one of the finest even in that classic sea, whose shores are remarkable for a variety of beautiful scenery'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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View of Messina - from a drawing by Mr. Wreford, 1860
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is a captivating image that transports us back in time to the picturesque Italian city of Messina, located on the north-east coast of Sicily. The drawing, created by an unknown artist named Mr. Wreford in 1860, offers a breathtaking perspective of the town and its stunning surroundings. Messina is situated opposite Calabria, with the Channel of the Faro separating the two. The town is a charming blend of structures built on the slope of a steep hill and along the seashore at its foot. The port, a strip of sandy beach, is a semicircle that houses the citadel, the lazaretto, the lighthouse, and the castle of Salvatore. The larger part of the town rises in a crescent shape on the west side of the harbor, which is over two miles in circumference and considered one of the best in the Mediterranean. The view over the channel reveals the opposite coast of Calabria, with its towns and villages, and the towering Apennines behind them. The low promontory of Faro, with its tower, advances into the sea, creating an illusion of meeting the Italian coast. This splendid landscape, with its diverse beauty, is a testament to the classic sea's allure and a reminder of the timeless charm of Italy's shores. This enchanting drawing, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1860, invites us to explore the rich history and natural wonders of Messina and the surrounding region. The image is a testament to the power of art to transport us to distant places and capture the essence of a moment in time.
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