{"id":9020,"date":"2025-08-25T21:32:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/territorio\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T21:41:36","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T19:41:36","slug":"territory","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/en\/territory\/","title":{"rendered":"Territory"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;]<div style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"ponte-4057428094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/visibility\/\" aria-label=\"ICC Digital Media | Ponte di Messina\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection.png\" alt=\"ICC Digital Media | Ponte di Messina\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection.png 764w, https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection-350x49.png 350w, https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/banner-icc-connection-600x83.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" width=\"764\" height=\"106\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758321199560{margin-right: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #EEEEEE !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759519941125{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Territory<\/h4>\n<h2>The Strait of Messina<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1193\">The Strait of Messina is one of the most fascinating areas of the Mediterranean, a meeting point between Sicily and Calabria and a natural crossroads between Europe and Africa. This stretch of sea, about 32 km long and 3 to 16 km wide, is not just a geographical boundary but a place rich in history, culture, and biodiversity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460641327282{margin-left: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<style scoped='scoped'>.mgt-promo-block-36261014317.mgt-promo-block .mgt-promo-block-content h2 {font-size: 30px;line-height: normal!important;}<\/style><div class=\"mgt-promo-block black-text cover-image text-size-normal no-darken mgt-promo-block-36261014317 wpb_content_element\" data-style=\"background-color: #f5f5f5;background-image: url(https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/comune-scilla-RC.png);background-repeat: no-repeat;width: 100%; height: 400px;\"><div class=\"mgt-promo-block-content\"><div class=\"mgt-promo-block-content-inside\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460536155154{margin-right: -25px !important;margin-left: -15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_images_carousel images=&#8221;8160,8166,8155,8146,8138,8172&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; slides_per_view=&#8221;3&#8243; hide_pagination_control=&#8221;yes&#8221; wrap=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758732795444{margin-left: -10px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"896\">From an environmental perspective, the Strait is a unique ecosystem: some of the strongest currents in the Mediterranean sustain an abundance of fish, making it the ideal habitat for species such as swordfish, a symbol of the area. Its coasts alternate rocky landscapes with sandy beaches, while the Peloritani mountains in Sicily and Aspromonte in Calabria rise in the background, creating striking scenery.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"1208\">The territory also preserves an extraordinary historical and cultural heritage: cities such as Messina and Reggio Calabria bear witness to centuries of civilization, trade, and artistic exchange. Myth and legend intertwine here with reality, from Scylla and Charybdis to major modern infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1370\">The Strait of Messina is not only a maritime passage but also a symbol of connection, identity, and potential for economic, tourist, and cultural development.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756997011572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759519981457\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">The Cities of the Strait<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Messina<\/strong> and <strong>Reggio Calabria<\/strong> are two shores of the same identity. Separated by just a few kilometers of sea yet united by centuries of history, commerce, and cultural exchange, they form a single urban and social space. The Strait is not just a border, but a shared territory where traditions, economy, and everyday life intertwine, creating a dynamic hub of <strong>Mediterranean<\/strong> centrality.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757000934823{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-left: 10px !important;background-color: #EEEEEE !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8140&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758732710753{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/messina\/&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758320842440{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1756997363381\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Messina<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Regione Sicilia<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Messina is the gateway to Sicily, a city marked by a millenary history and strong maritime vocation. From its religious and cultural traditions to its architectural landmarks, it unites ancient identity with a modern spirit. Its port, university, and commercial activities make it a strategic hub, blending historical roots with economic growth in the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right;\">MORE +<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;60px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1757001099812{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 5px !important;background-color: #EEEEEE !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758732853546{padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1756997374644\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Reggio Calabria<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Regione Calabria<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759520069222{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Reggio Calabria<\/strong> is the cultural capital of the Calabrian shore of the Strait, renowned for the Riace Bronzes, extraordinary symbols of Magna Graecia. Its seafront, known as \u201cthe most beautiful kilometer of Italy,\u201d offers a unique panorama of sea and mountains. A city of traditions, art, and gastronomy, Reggio is a vital economic and commercial center.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: right;\">MORE +<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8136&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758732728931{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/pontedimessina.it\/it\/messina\/&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][vc_separator]<div style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\" id=\"ponte-2341462158\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-8905959201982646\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8905959201982646\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"6695237606\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>[vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1758834361702{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;50px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759520096145\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Natural Landscapes<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8166&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Isola Bella &#8211; Taormina (ME)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Strait\u2019s natural landscapes combine the majesty of the Peloritani Mountains in Sicily and Aspromonte in Calabria, offering extraordinary views. Strong currents create a unique ecosystem, home to swordfish and many migratory species. Parks and nature reserves protect biodiversity and balance between unspoiled wilderness and community life.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756997011572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-right text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759520127667\"><h2 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Myths and Legends<\/h2><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3372\">The Strait of Messina has always been enveloped in myths and legends that enhance its charm. <strong>Scylla<\/strong> and <strong>Charybdis<\/strong>, immortalized by Homer in the Odyssey, symbolize its turbulent waters and the power of nature. Over the centuries, seafaring tales and local traditions have enriched this narrative, making the Strait a symbolic place where myth and reality merge, reinforcing the shared cultural identity of Calabria and Sicily.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3409\"><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8155&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Santuario di Tindari &#8211; Patti (ME)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756997011572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759520167670\"><h3 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">Traditions and Popular Culture<\/h3><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8146&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Comune di Scilla (RC)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3668\">The traditions and popular culture of the Strait represent a unique heritage born from the meeting of Sicily and Calabria. Gastronomy, folklore, and local customs embody the cultural richness of a territory that unites two regions into one shared identity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756997011572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-right text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759520362649\"><h3 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">A Territory of Connections<\/h3><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Strait of Messina has always been a territory of connections and exchanges. The ferries between Villa San Giovanni and Messina have, for decades, ensured the flow of people, goods, and cultures between Calabria and Sicily. Ports, railways, and coastal roads have made this area a strategic hub of the Mediterranean.<br data-start=\"4094\" data-end=\"4097\" \/>Today, with the Bridge project, the Strait is preparing to strengthen its natural vocation: to unite, connect, and create new opportunities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;8160&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Collegamenti Capo Milazzo (ME)<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][vc_separator css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1756997011572{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;30px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"mgt-header-block clearfix text-left text-black wpb_content_element  mgt-header-block-style-1 mgt-header-texttransform-none  vc_custom_1759520385454\"><h3 class=\"mgt-header-block-title\">A Crossroads of Peoples<\/h3><p class=\"mgt-header-block-subtitle\">Stretto di Messina<\/p><div class=\"mgt-header-line\"><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1759520410786{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #EEEEEE !important;}&#8221;]The Strait of Messina has always been a crossroads of peoples, legends, and sea routes. Here the past intertwines with the present: the myths of Scylla and Charybdis coexist with the <strong>modern cities of Messina and Reggio<\/strong>, symbols of resilience and rebirth. The future brings with it new challenges and opportunities: the Bridge as an icon of connection, cultural and natural tourism, sustainable innovation. 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