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Savoca, Italy

cover photo by Agata Arezzo

Location added by Sergio Bartolomeo

The information about this location have been automatically translated with Microsoft Translator.

Rank : 8.5 (average on 2 votes)

Coordinates : 37.953927, 15.339901 (Open in Google Maps)

Subjects : Among the most beautiful villages in Italy. Mostly agricultural and pastoral, he is turning to cultural tourism. In the past it has known moments of splendor, both in the Middle Ages, but also during the Renaissance by hosting noble families and the Messina Archimandrite, Luca VIGli, buildings dating back to various historical periods, hosting various churches; moreover the Capuchin convent with numerous works of art and in whose crypt are the mummies of the notable Savoy people. Also the ruins of the medieval castle of Pentefur and the ancient synagogue. Palaces of nobility. The alleys of the village show evocative glimpses of the village itself and of the valley where the village insists. Since 1970 it has been chosen as the set of numerous films and fiction of great success; first, the Godfather of Francis Ford Coppola: recently renovated the bar "Vitelli" where some scenes were shot. Around the countryside and the mountains of Peloritani, the Ionian Sea and the nearby Taormina, in the valley of the nearby river Agrò the church of the SS Peter and Paul

Recommended equipment : Wide-angle lens, standard lens, medium tele.In addition to buildings and landscapes, interesting agricultural, artisan and pastoral activities, which can stimulate photographic opportunities

Best months : All year round. In winter, however, the days are even shorter, the country, in fact it is built in a valley, the sun sets early.

How to get there : Messina-Catania motorway, Roccalumera exit, southbound (Catania) on the state highway 114 to the town of Santa Teresa Riva, here the junction towards the interior, direction Savoca on the SP 19

Visits : Convent of the Capuchins and mummies Apr.-Oct. 9:30 to 17:30; rest of the year me.-do. 9:30 to 17:30. in via San Michele the Historical Museum of Ethno-anthropology of Savoca morning time: from 09.00 to 13.00 afternoon time: from 16.00 to 20.00 In August: opening until 24.00

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Sunrise: 06:03, Sunset: 20:06

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🌓 First Quarter, Brightness: 54%

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