Messina Collection (#9)

SICILY: REFUGEE FAMILY. A family in a makeshift shelter, following the earthquake in Messina, Sicily, Italy on 28 December 1908. Stereograph, c1909

USS CONNECTICUT, 1909. The USS Connecticut and Russian warships off the coast of Messina, Italy, to provide earthquake relief. Photograph, January 1909

Taormina & mount etna

Sicily, Italy - Messina - Monumento ai Caduti - in the Piazza " Unione Europea" (Municipio) - Monument to Italian soldiers of WWI, erected in 1936. Date: 1941

Europe, Italy, Sicily, port city of Messina, gateway to Taormina

Europe, Greece, Peloponnese, Messina, Kardamyli Boat harbor, morning; Messinian
Europe, Greece, Peloponnese, Messina, Kardamyli. Boat harbor, morning; Messinian Gulf village

The Revolution in Sicily: Troops Preparing to Embark at the Faro Point, Messina, for Saturday Evening, August 11, 1860, Italy, 1860 Engraving

The Revolution in Sicily: Departure of Missoris Expedition on the Night of August 8 from the Faro Point, Messina, to Surprise the Torre Cavallo Fort, on the Calabrian Shore, Italy, 1860

VIEW OF MESSINA, 1860 engraving

MESSINA, AS SEEN FROM CALABRIA, 1860 engraving

Harbour and City of Messina Italy

The Strait of Messina from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. The Strait of Messina. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Italy, Sicily, Messina, Frazione of Patti, Tindari, Laghetti di Marinello Natural Reserve
Aerial view of the Laghetti di Marinello Natural Reserve at Tindari, Frazione of Patti - Province of Messina, Sicily Region, Italy

Italy, Sicily Region, Messina, aerial view
Aerial view of Messina - Sicily Region, Italy

Italy, Sicily Region, Province of Messina, Tindari, Aerial view of Laghetti di Marinello Natural Reserve
Aerial view of the Laghetti di Marinello Natural Reserve - Tindari, frazione of Patti, province of Messina, Sicily Region, Italy

Italy, Sicily, Eolie Islands, province of Messina, Filicudi Island, Ruins of prehistoric village of Capo Graziano
Italy - Sicily Region - Eolie Islands, province of Messina - Filicudi Island - Ruins of the prehistoric village of Capo Graziano

Map of Messina from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Map of Messina. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Italy, Sicily Region, Messina, aerial view
Aerial view of Messina - Sicily Region, Italy

Chart of Mediterranean Sea by Petru Russu, made in Messina in 1508. SPAIN. Barcelona. Barcelona Maritime Museum. Proc: ITALY. Messina

Portolan chart, 1587. Map of England, Scotland and Ireland with the north France coast. Realized in Messina. Facsimile. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting

Lopo Homem (16th c. ); REINEL, Jorge (1502 - 1572)
Lopo Homem (16th c.); REINEL, Jorge (1502 - 1572); REINEL, Pedro (ca. 1462 - 1542). Atlas Miller. 1519. Portolan chart, 1587. Map of Western Europe and North Africa. Printed in Messina. Facsimile

Portolan Atlas, 1587. Map which depicts a piece of land from India to the Himalayas, from Sulawesi to Papua New Guinea. Drawn in Messina. Facsimil. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Portolan chart, 1587. Map of South America. Made in Messina. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Antonello da Messina. Saint Augustin. Renaissance

Portolan Atlas, 1587. Map of Asia, from Armenia, Iran, Afghanistan to the Indus River. Made in Messina. Facsimile. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Madrid. National Library

Antonello da Messina. The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel. 1475-1478. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Oil on wood. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Antonello da Messina. Wood, 1475. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US
CHRIST CRUCIFIED. Antonello da Messina. Wood, 1475. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US

Earthquake damage - Messina, Italy
A crumbling Palace on Via Maddalena the result of the devastating earthquake which hit Messina, Sicily, Italy on 28th December 1908. Date: 1908

Cittadella di Messina, Sicily

Messina, Italy - before the earthquake of 1908
Messina, Italy - seen before the devastating earthquake of 29th December 1908. The Giardino a Mare (Sea Garden) Date: circa 1908

Messina, Italy - Corso Victorrio Emanuele II
Messina, Italy - Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, the Harbour and the waterfront Date: 1905

Charybdis

Messina, Italy - Woman in Sicilian Costume sitting sidesaddle on a donkey Date: 1908

Messina, Italy - Canal channel into Lake Faro Date: 1904

Messina, Sicily, Italy - Masotto Monument
Messina, Sicily, Italy - Messina Monumento ai Caduti della Batteria Masotto (Salvatore Buemi) (Monument to the Fallen of the Battery Masotto) Date: circa 1940

BATTLE OF LEPANTO, 1571. Christian fleets at Messina before the Battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571, with allegorical figures representing Spain, the Papacy, and Venice

ANTONELLO: VIRGIN & CHILD. Panel, 1470, by Antonello da Messina

Italy - Messina, Sicily. Panoramic view from the Sea. The city was almost entirely destroyed by an earthquake and associated tsunami on the morning of December 28, 1908, killing about 60

Italy - Messina, Sicily - Street scene (Via Garibaldi)

Italy Messina
Distant view of the harbour : on 28 December 1908, 90 percent of the town will be destroyed in an earthquake, one of the most catastrophic ever to hit Europe

Messina Occupied
Following a naval bombardment, the port of Messina is invested by the royalist forces of Ferdinando II, king of the Two Sicilies

Messina Bombarded
Ferdinando II orders the bombardment of Messina, where an insurrection has taken place, earning him the nickname of King Bomba

Messina Evacuated
General Fergola, commanding the remaining Neapolitan forces in Sicily, evacuates the forts of Messina

Messina Earthquake - 4
MESSINA, SICILY A makeshift hospital among the ruins

Messina Earthquake -5
MESSINA, SICILY Hunting for looters amid the rubble

Messina Earthquake - 7
MESSINA, SICILY A ruined home

Messina Earthquake - 3
MESSINA, SICILY Street scene after the quake

Invasion Fleet
Garibaldis invasion fleet on the beach at Messina, Sicily, ready to invade the Italian mainland at Calabria

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Messina, a city rich in history and culture, is located in the beautiful region of Sicily, Italy. Known for its stunning landmarks and picturesque landscapes, it offers a captivating experience to all who visit. One of the city's notable attractions is the Antonello da Messina's masterpiece, Virgin Annunciate. This remarkable artwork showcases the talent and skill of one of Italy's finest painters. Another iconic landmark that graces the Orione fountain. Its intricate design and elegant features make it a popular spot for locals and tourists alike to gather and admire its beauty. For those interested in exploring historical maps, it offers an intriguing Portolan chart from 1582. This map provides insights into the central part of this enchanting city, allowing visitors to delve into its past. Nature enthusiasts will find solace at Giardini Naxos Beach near Taormina. With its crystal-clear waters and golden sands, this beach serves as a tranquil escape from bustling city life. Intriguingly enough, even donkeys carrying turnips have become synonymous with Messina. These charming animals add character to the streets while reminding us of simpler times. Viale Garibaldi stands as a testament to architectural grandeur in Messina. This vibrant street boasts stunning buildings that showcase Italian craftsmanship at its finest. The magnificent Messina Cathedral dominates the skyline with its awe-inspiring presence. Steeped in religious significance, this cathedral attracts pilgrims from far and wide who seek solace within its sacred walls. When it comes to agriculture, oranges and lemons take center stage in Messina's fruit labels. The vibrant colors on these labels reflect not only their delicious taste but also Sicily's fertile lands that produce such bountiful harvests. Musmeci Costa is another prominent name associated with fruit labels from Messina. These labels pay homage to Sicily's agricultural heritage while showcasing exquisite artwork.