Discover Villafranca Tirrena
Discover all there is to see and do in Villafranca Tirrena. Don't miss the best events, interesting places and curiosities related to the area.
Explore Villafranca Tirrena
Ready to immerse yourself in the wonders and beauties of this city? Here's what you can explore.
Not to be missed in Villafranca Tirrena
Choose what to do among the events scheduled in Villafranca Tirrena. Don't miss the main social activities, the most important patronal festivals and all the festivals in the province of Messina.
Useful tips for your holidays in Villafranca Tirrena
Follow our advice to better enjoy your holiday in Villafranca Tirrena. Discover new places, experience the Sicilian typicality that tells the culture of a people rich in traditions.
Villafranca Tirrena, the story of a town full of charm
Villafranca Tirrena is a place steeped in charm. Those who travel to these parts can rediscover the Sicilian tradition and immerse themselves in history.
Why visit Villafranca Tirrena
Villafranca Tirrena is a municipality in the province of Messina which borders the capital itself to the southeast. The municipality of Villafranca Tirrena has about 8.000 inhabitants and extends towards the coast bathed by the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Traditions and history of the place are the strengths of Villafranca Tirrena, which will conquer you by telling you about its traditions not only with the architecture but also with the recurrences that best describe the city and its past.
Things to do in Villafranca Tirrena
The undisputed symbol of the town of Villafranca Tirrena is undoubtedly the Bauso Castle, built in 1590 and still in excellent condition today. At the Castle you can admire the interiors with elegant rooms, including marble, ceramics and decorations but also the splendid gardens around.
Immersed in nature, absolutely to visit, we find, the Sanctuary of Calvaruso which stands on a hill with its large two-story structure. At the center of the complex stands the beautiful chapel of Baroque, which houses the wooden statue of Ecce Homo.
Villafranca Tirrena is a town linked to ancient traditions such as that of U Bamparizzu of San Nicola, a folkloristic event with figures and historical processions, which is repeated every year on the eve of the Festival dedicated to the Patron saint. February 2 is celebrated Our Lady of Candlemas, another ancient rite, much loved by the entire town.
Getting around in Villafranca Tirrena
To better enjoy the area, we advise you to move with your own means of transport, so as to move in total autonomy between the most interesting places or even among the neighboring municipalities, where you can find other villages to be discovered.
How to get to Villafranca Tirrena
Those who wish to reach Villafranca Tirrena, if they come from Catania will be able to travel by car the A18 to your destination. From Messina, on the other hand, the way to go is the A20 followed by the E90, the same road must also be taken from Palermo. From Syracuse, on the other hand, it is only necessary to take the E45.
Who prefers as a means of transport the train, can use the Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station. From the main Sicilian cities it is then possible to move with the local bus lines which are made by the AST company.
Useful numbers
Common
090 33101
Tourist Info
090 336562
Municipal police
090 3310211
Emergency medical Service
090 334536
Quick Links
Municipality site
www.comune.villafrancatirrena.me.it
