Graniti

Graniti is a city in the province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 1514 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Graniti located 65 km southwest of Messina. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture. Crops grown vines, olives and fruit.

The neighboring municipalities are Roccafiorita, Antillo, Castiglione di Sicilia ( CT), Gaggi, Mongiuffi Melia and Motta Camastra.

History

The town was founded by the Arabs. In the Middle Ages the town was under feudal rule. In 1639, it was independent of Taormina.

Attractions

In the resort

  • Church of Sts. Basilio from the 17th century
  • Church of Sts. Giuseppe from the 20th century, inside a precious wooden altar

In the surrounding area

  • The Gole Alcantara with erosion in the basalt.
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