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Cathedral and Castle of Milazzo.
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Cathedral and Castle of Milazzo.

Milazzo is a town of on the north coast of Sicily, Italy. It lies 50 km from Messina, just north of the road to Palermo. It is located on a peninsula called Capo di Milazzo.

History

Main sights

Two of the most well-known attractions in Milazzo are the Milazzo castle and the sanctuary of St Anthony of Padua, a little church built in a cave where the saint took refuge after his shipwreck.

Transportation

Its port is a departure point for ferries to the Aeolian Islands (Italian Eolie) and Naples.


 


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