Rometta

Rometta is a city in the province of Messina in the Italian region Sicily, with 6537 inhabitants ( 31 December 2012).

Location and data

Rometta located 30 km west of Messina. The inhabitants mainly work in agriculture and tourism.

The neighboring municipalities are Messina, Monforte San Giorgio, Roccavaldina, Saponara, Spadafora.

History

Romettas Year of foundation is unknown. The town was 965 as the last place in Sicily in the rule of the Arabs. Until the 19th century it was known as Rametta.

Attractions

  • Ruins of the castle of the Byzantine period
  • Church of SS Salvatore also from the Byzantine period
  • Parish church from the 16th century

Pictures

Porta Messina

Porta Milazzo

Municipio (Town Hall )

Madonna Scala

Gimello

Panorama

Porta Milazzo

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