Piraino
Piraino is a city in the province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 3909 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).
Location and data
Piraino 87 km west of Messina. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture and tourism.
Highway exit Brolo on the A20 / E90 is about 9 km away.
The neighboring municipalities are Brolo, Gioiosa Marea and Sant'Angelo di Brolo.
History
The village was founded in the Middle Ages. The exact founding year is not known.
Attractions
- Chiesa del Rosario
- Parish church, built in the 16th century, changed frequently over time
- Church of Santa Caterina with paintings from the 17th century