The Church of the Sacred Heart in Spadafora

La Sacred Heart Church in Spadafora it is located in the small coastal town of the Metropolitan City of Messina. A few steps from the sea stands the most important place of worship in the town, whose history began in the XNUMXs.

I work for the construction of the Church began in 1937 and just three years later the Parish was opened to the faithful of the community, while many of the sacred works of art found inside were added during the XNUMXs.

The Sacred Heart Church in Spadafora is part of the Diocese of Messina and is the point of reference for the religious life of the town, a place where the most important festivals of Spadafora are also celebrated, such as the Feast of the Patron Saint St. Joseph , Feast of San Martino.

The architecture of the Sacred Heart Church in Spadafora and the works it houses

The Church of the Sacred Heart in Spadafora is a large building built in romantic style and lined with red brick. The central body of the Church and the bell tower are separate, but both can be accessed via the same grand staircase.

Il bell tower it overlooks the church and is surmounted by a white marble loggia with three single lancet windows, while in the lower orders one can observe a rose window and two rectangular windows.

The central body of the church is divided internally into three naves, to which the three portals of the main façade correspond externally, framed in white marble. The central door is the largest and is surmounted in the upper order by a large rose window. The facade, simple and austere, has no other decorations.

Inside the Parish is divided by marble columns, which give rise to three naves. Among the sacred furnishings, you can observe the High Altar, the side altars and numerous works of art such as the wooden Crucifix, the sacred canvases, the icons of the Madonna and Santa Rita.

What to do in the Church of the Sacred Heart in Spadafora and in the surrounding area

In the Church of the Sacred Heart in Spadafora, visitors who wish can join the local community of the faithful to pray together and attend the religious services. After Mass, it is possible to stay in the Church for an in-depth visit of all the beautiful works of art that are kept there, such as sacred canvases and altars.

Spadafora is a coastal town rich in history, where you can alternate interesting cultural visits with relaxing moments to spend on the beach, thanks to the numerous and beautiful beaches present. Without forgetting the delicious Sicilian cuisine, to give you an unforgettable holiday.

In the village, in addition to the Sacred Heart Church, you will find the Spadafora Castle, a fortress of mysterious origins, which has watched over the coasts of Sicily for over five hundred years. Here you can visit the internal rooms of the Castle and find out more about the history of the island. To complete the tour of the village, continue the walk in the center reaching the Town Hall. A small tour, the one through the historic center of Spadafora, to be repeated in the evening too, to enjoy the magical atmosphere of the illuminated town.

Discover also the natural beauties of the northern coast of Sicily: from Spadafora, with a short journey of about half an hour, you will reach Milazzo, where you can explore the promontory up to the Piscina di Venere, or take a ferry to the wonderful Aeolian Islands, which can be reached in about an hour's journey.
The historic center of Milazzo, which develops along the promontory, can be an interesting stop on your tour, with the Castle, the Sea Museum and the port, as well as numerous bars, where you can enjoy an ice cream or typical Sicilian cuisine.

If you love cities of art, you can easily reach them from Spadafora Messina, less than 25 km: the large city overlooking the Strait offers you architectural marvels such as the Cathedral with the Astronomical Clock, the Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, the Madonnina del Porto and the natural spectacle of the Strait of Messina.

Finally, a little gastronomic advice for those who arrive in Sicily and want to taste the typical products of Messina: from aperitifs with tasty rustic and fried dishes to first courses such as Sicilian vermicelli, from swordfish to sweet and sour rabbit, the Messina table will amaze your palate, closing each meal with the delicious sweets typical of the Sicilian tradition.

How is it possible to get to Spadafora

The Church of the Sacred Heart in Spadafora is located in via Riolo n.2. Spadafora, a municipality populated by about 4.600 inhabitants in the Metropolitan City of Messina, which is 21,8 km away. Located on the northern coast of Sicily and overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, the town can be easily reached both by car and by train.

Those arriving by car can take the A20 Messina-Buonfornello and take the exit for Rometta Marea, which is just 3,7 km from Spadafora; by train, the closest railway station is that of Milazzo, about 16 km away from the town, served by buses and shuttles that will take you to the centre.