Our Lady of Grace Church in Furci Siculo
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La Our Lady of Grace Church in Furci Siculo it is one of the most significant symbols of this town due to its majesty gained from a spectacular architectural style that is clearly evident in the historic center where it is located.
History of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Furci Siculo
Also known as the Mother Church, it was built in the early twentieth century with the task of being a sort of branch of the church which is located in nearby Santa Teresa di Riva and which is called Santa Maria Santissima. Only during the XNUMXs did she take on an independent role that promoted her to Mother Church of Furci Siculo.
Expanded during the late 1960s with the addition of the Chapel of the Most Holy Rosary, it was completed in XNUMX.
Architecture and works of art present in the Madonna delle Grazie Church in Furci Siculo
It is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in Furci Siculo and also in the Messina area. Characterized by an unmistakable and suggestive Gothic style clearly visible from the outside, it is also notable for its height which integrates the pyramid shape.
A flight of steps leads to the beautiful main portal enriched by decorations and surrounded by two columns which end in an elegant arch. In the upper part, an important central rose window and two mullioned windows placed on its sides allow the light to filter inside the church, improving the lighting.
Adjacent to the church is also the picturesque bell tower equipped with a watch.
Inside, other decorations make the space full of works of art of a religious nature particularly elegant, such as the Statue of the Madonna del Rosario and the Statue of the Risen Christ.
What is possible to do in the surroundings of the Madonna delle Grazie Church in Furci Siculo
One of the main attractions of Furci Siculo is certainly its beach, made up of pebbles lapped by a wonderful sea. It seems evident that this locality is much visited by tourists especially in the summer, the period in which the traditional takes place Feast of the Sea, during the month of August.
The festival carefully recalls all the traditions and customs of the area as it does in the rest of the year Franco Ruggeri Sea Museum.
Also worth visiting are the noble palaces such as the sixteenth-century one Coglitore Palace, the seventeenth century Perrone Palace and the nineteenth century Gregorio Palace.
To complete the visit to Furci Siculo one cannot fail to explore the Belvedere Municipal Villa, an area where there is luxuriant vegetation which proves to be an ideal location for hosting events, concerts and cultural events.
Weather permitting, we suggest exploring the tiny village of medieval origins Forza d'Agrò located halfway between the sea and the hills or the famous tourist centers of Giardini Naxos e Taormina where a significant nightlife takes place in summer or, alternatively, the city of Quasimodo, roccalumera where there is also a Saracen Tower.
How is it possible to get to the Madonna delle Grazie Church in Furci Siculo
To reach the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie you need to go to the historic center of Furci Siculo following the well-positioned road signs. To get to Furci Siculo it is necessary to travel, by car, the Strada Statale 114 or, alternatively, the Strada Europea 45 following the road signs.
