Built during Norman time, it was consecrated by the Archbishop Berardo in 1197. Its history has been turbulent and it has been destroyed and rebuilt several times over the centuries. In 1943, during the bombings of the WWII, several burning fragments fell on the building, starting a fire. Despite the numerous destructions and reconstructions the Cathedral of Messina still fascinates visitors for its beautiful and elegant lines.

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