Mirto

Mirto is a city in the province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 998 inhabitants (as at 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Mirto is situated 99 km west of Messina. The inhabitants work mainly in agriculture and marble mining.

Borders the following municipalities: Capo d' Orlando, Capri Leone, Frazzanò, Naso and San Salvatore di Fitalia.

History

The village was founded in the Middle Ages.

Attractions

  • Church of Santa Maria del Gesù, with a statue of the Madonna from the 16th century
  • Parish church of Maria SS Assunata with a portal from the 14th century
  • Church of the Crucifix
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