A very ancient town in the province of Messina, with twenty-two churches, four museums, four libraries, and a Greek temple from the 4th century BC dedicated to Hercules, manages to arouse considerable cultural and tourist interest. In this ancient town, the red San Marco marble stones tell the story of the people and civilizations that followed one another. Over the centuries, many people have attempted to conquer the ancient city. Still, it has always been able to resist thanks to its strategic position, which allowed enemies to be located in time, and to the city walls, which protected it... #tuttitaly
In the picturesque town of San Marco d'Alunzio, between the imposing Nebrodi mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea, the millennia-old history of ancient civilizations comes alive through an extraordinary artistic and architectural heritage. A journey through the streets of this village leads us to discover twenty-two churches, museums, and artifacts that tell the stories of distant epochs and peoples who have left their mark on this land.
Starting from the ruins of a Hellenistic temple dedicated to Hercules, a symbol of strength and power, we immerse ourselves in a historical context infused with Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, and Norman influences. Every stone tells a story, and every fresco showcases an ancient art that blends in a unique cultural union on the Sicilian island.
The Castle of San Marco, built by Robert Guiscard in the 11th century, dominates the landscape with its historical grandeur. The churches of San Teodoro, Badia Piccola, and San Giuseppe, with their stuccoes and works of art, offer a journey through time between past and present. The Byzantine-Norman Museum of the Benedictine monastery testifies to the artistic wealth of past epochs, with Byzantine frescoes and sacred relics that preserve the memory of ancient rituals and devotions.
The streets of San Marco d'Alunzio narrate stories of faith and traditions passed down through the centuries. The Church of Madonna Annunziata, with its hidden Byzantine frescoes under the walls and the statue of the Virgin in white marble from the 15th century, reflects a past of mysticism and spirituality. The Church of San Salvatore, Badia Grande, with its golden high altar and sumptuous stuccoes adorning the interior, represents a masterpiece of Serpottian art from the 18th century.
San Marco d'Alunzio is a hidden treasure that encapsulates the testimonies of ancient civilizations and millennia-old traditions. It is an open-air museum that invites you to immerse yourself in the beauty of art and architecture within the walls of a town that jealously preserves its history and identity.
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