Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri

La Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri it is none other than the town parish, within which the celebrations in honor of the patron saint on August 4 of each year.

History of the Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri

The Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri, built innineteenth century, preserves inside both a precious crucifix and the statues of some saints.
The building is regularly used for the celebration of daily Holy Masses.

Architecture of the Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri and any works of art present

The Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri is a building with a very minimalist style and characterized by a white facade.
Among the various works of art present in it, the statue of St. Joseph, a gift from a citizen as a sign of ex voto, which is carried in the processional processions accompanied by the local musical band during the festival held in his honour.

What is possible around the Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri

Once the Church of San Giuseppe has been visited, it is advisable to visit Oliveri, as it reserves very interesting attractions, starting from the homonymous Castle equipped with a botanical garden with all kinds of trees and plants, whose original layout dates back to the period of Arab domination.
Another place not to be missed is undoubtedly theancient tuna fishery, where both the palischermo - a large boat used to fish for tuna - and the drying area equipped with ropes from which the fish were hung are still present.

To indulge in a few hours of relaxation, it is possible to explore the suggestive town overlooking the Aeolian Islands and on the sea.
Among its narrow streets you will come across theArch of the Fork, once used for hangings.
Moving around instead, you will find the Marinello lakes nature reserve, established in 1998.
This oasis of peace is characterized by pools of brackish water and a tongue of sand which, according to what was narrated by aancient legend, seems to have been formed by the will of the Black Madonna of Tindari, who wanted to rescue a little girl who fell from a promontory.
In reality, the expanse was created by winds, currents and morphological changes.

How is it possible to get to the Church of San Giuseppe in Oliveri

The address of the Church of San Giuseppe is Piazza Dante Alighieri, 8 Oliveri.
Oliveri is a Sicilian town that has just over two thousand inhabitants located in province of Messina, from which it is distant, according to the roads travelled, from forty minutes to the hour.
There are two alternatives, namely the A20/E90 motorway or the Northern Sicilian Road 113.
It is also possible to arrive in the country on the train, just go to the Messina Centrale railway station and get off at the Oliveri-Tindari stop.
In this case the journey lasts about an hour.