Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò

La Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò, in the metropolitan city of Messina it is one of the oldest and most important religious monuments in the country as well Mother Church of the village: its history seems to date back to 1117 and is intertwined with that of Queen Adelasia of Vasto, from Jerusalem.

Roger II's mother, Adelasia, had landed near the present Capo d'Orlando after a stormy journey that took her away from the Holy City. The woman, to honor a vow made previously, arrived on the island and had a church built, which was consecrated to the Annunziata.

The Maria SS Annunziata Church in Frazzanò was subsequently enlarged during the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries, taking on the current appearance of a beautiful Baroque church.

The Architecture of the Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò

The Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò is located in Piazza Nuova Regina Adelasia n.1, the main square of the town. From here, majestic and elegant, it welcomes the faithful right from the churchyard, with its main facade divided into two orders, decorated in Baroque style. Marble ornaments, columns, statues, volutes and floral motifs embellish the facade, framing the portal. The bell tower attached to the central body, which overlooks the building by at least one floor, appears instead simple and devoid of decorations, with the only quirk of a medieval battlements at the top of the belfry. Here from the single lancet windows you can see the bell, while on the side of the bell tower overlooking the square there is a clock which marks the time in Roman numerals.

Inside the Church is divided into three naves separated by arches decorated in stucco; the neutral colors of the interiors make the church bright, while the gold of the sacred furnishings and the marble floors embellish the whole environment.

They are kept in the Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò works by Gagini, such as statue of the Annunziata of sixteenth-century workmanship, as well as sacred furnishings of considerable artistic interest, such as the High Altar 8 meters high.

What to do in the Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò and in the surrounding area

In the Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò you can admire beautiful works of art and follow the religious services at the appropriate times; moreover, in the village you will also find the Church of San Lorenzo and moving away just 3 km from the center, going up the mount castro, you can reach a place that inspires spiritual peace at the mere sight: the magnificent Monastery of San Filippo di Fragalà.

In the surroundings of Frazzanò, there are many interesting sites for a tourist to visit: in the direction of the hinterland there are Galatians Mamertinus, famous for its churches and land products such as mushrooms and hazelnuts and the Nebrodi Park, while along the Tyrrhenian coast of the island, you will come across centers such as Brolo e Patti, where you can stop for one stop at the beach, diving into the clear waters of Sicily.

Sea lovers will also be able to reach them easily Capo d'Orlando, which is located just 17 km from the village and boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, such as the San Gregorio beach.

Those who love to visit museums can easily visit the Museum of Sicilian Costume and Fashion, about 12 km from the town, or the Museum of Science and Technology, just 7 km.

How is it possible to get to the Church of the Madonna Annunziata in Frazzanò

Frazzanò, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, can be reached by car or train.
From the A20 Messina-Buonfornello the closest exits for travellers by car are those of Rocca di Capri Leone, just 4 km away and S. Agata di Militello, 10 km from the town.
By train, travelers can get off at the S. Agata di Militello station and continue by bus or shuttle to the centre.