Mother Church of Mirto – Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo

The small but quaint village of Myrtlein province of Messina, develops on a small hill offering truly unique landscape views. In addition, in its territory there are many historical and cultural beauties not to be missed such as Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Heaven, mother church of the country.

The Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo in Mirto
The cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in heaven or more simply there mother church of Mirto it is a religious structure experience during late sixteenth century on a site where a previous church existed.

The façade stands imperiously with three entrances of different sizes to enter the relative rooms three naves. The central door has a much larger structure with a built portal in sandstone. Compared to many other churches in Sicily, this one was built in Norman style with fairly simple lines that prove to be very harmonious with each other.
As mentioned, the interior of the Mother Church of Mirto was created in the classic three naves with the ceiling revised during the twentieth century due to two renovations. The ceiling itself was enriched with a starry decoration in the center of which the Virgin of the Assumption to which the church is dedicated is depicted.
The main altar which is located right in front of the central nave includes many elements of interest for lovers of architecture and art such as the splendid wooden case the work of a great artist of the area i.e Filadelfio Allo. In this case there is one statue always in wood gods I wanted them which depicts the patron saint Santa Tecla.
Also inside the church there are numerous works and frescoes created by various local artists including Giuseppe Tommasi da Tortorici. To be able to visit the church you simply need to know the times when the holy masses are held.

The other beauties of Mirto

In addition to the magnificent mother church of Mirto there are many other proposals to take into consideration in this part of the Sicilian territory such as the church and convent of the Order of Capuchin Friars Minor which was built around 1844. There are many other religious and worship places like the church of San Nicola whose construction was completed in the year 1228 and today you can still admire various elements dating back to that historical period. To report the church of the Madonna del Rosario and the convent of the Order of Friars Preachers of San Domenico founded in 1518 and which was once a church dedicated to San Sebastiano. Furthermore there are some civil architectures that are worth admiring such as the Cupane palace which today houses the Museum of Sicilian Costume and Fashion.

What to see nearby besides the Mother Church of Mirto

Near the town of Mirto there are many other municipalities that offer beauties that you can visit to organize a trip out of town. In particular, the town is located near Capo d'Orlando. It is a municipality much appreciated by those who want to spend a period of time beach holiday in Sicily for his beautiful beaches. Furthermore, here there are many monuments and places of interest to visit such as the Bastione castle, the Tonnara di San Gregorio, the Maria SS Sanctuary. of Capo d'Orlando and much more. Also in the vicinity of Mirto there are other municipalities not to be missed such as San Salvatore Cavalieri, Nose, Frazzanò e Capri Leone.

How to get to Myrtle

For those who want to visit the town of Mirto, by car, and comes from the city of Palermo, it is necessary to cover a route of 148 km lasting approximately 110 minutes. Take the E90 and then the A20 motorway for a distance of 130 km until the Sp157 exit proceeding in the SP156 direction.
If instead you arrive from Messina, the km are 99 km for a time of 73 minutes. You have to leave the center to take the A20/E90 in the direction of SP157 for 89 km and then exit at the SP157 and complete the route with a further 7 km of travel.