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Strait of Messina

The Strait of Messina (Stretto di Messina in Italian language, Strittu di Missina in Sicilian) is the narrow passage between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of Calabria in the south of Italy. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea with the Ionian Sea, within the central Mediterranean. At its narrowest point, it measures 3.1 km in width, though near the town of Messina the width is some 5.1 km and maximum depth is 250 m (830 ft).

Located at 38.2458, 15.6325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Straits of Italy, Geography of Sicily, Messina, Ionian Sea

Strait of Messina Bridge

The Strait of Messina Bridge is a long-planned suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, a narrow section of water between the eastern tip of Sicily and the southern tip of mainland Italy. In 2006, under Prime Minister Romano Prodi the project was cancelled.

Located at 38.2475, 15.6392 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Bridges in Italy, Suspension bridges in Italy, Geography of Sicily, Proposed bridges, Buildings and structures in Messina, Connections across the Strait of Messina, Transport in Sicily, Megastructures

Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse

Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse (Italian: Faro di Capo dell'Armi) is a lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south. Activated in 1867 and renovated in 1959, the lighthouse consists of a white tower on an octagonal brick building with 2 floors.

Located at 38.2189, 15.6339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Lighthouses in Italy, Buildings and structures in Calabria, Lighthouses completed in 1867, Reggio Calabria

Punta Pezzo

Punta Pezzo is a point in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is the closest point of Calabria to Sicily and is the northernmost point of the Calabrian side of the Strait of Messina, lying on the northern channel. The coasts of this sea area are crossed by very strong currents and the topography of the beaches varies from year to year because of the very strong winter storms. It is located in the comune of Villa San Giovanni, about 13 km north of the capital.

Located at 38.2303, 15.6372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of Calabria, Lighthouses in Italy, Buildings and structures in Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Headlands of Italy

Villa San Giovanni railway station

Villa San Giovanni railway station (Italian: Stazione di Villa San Giovanni) is the main railway station serving the town and comune of Villa San Giovanni, in the region of Calabria, southern Italy. Opened in 1884, it forms part of the Southern Tyrrhenian railway (Salerno–Reggio Calabria Centrale). The station is currently managed by Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI). However, the commercial area of the passenger building is managed by Centostazioni.

Located at 38.2167, 15.6344 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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, Railway stations in Calabria, Railway stations opened in 1884

Battle of the strait of Messina

The Battle of the Strait of Messina was fought on 276 BC when a Carthaginian fleet attacked the Sicilian fleet of Pyrrhus of Epirus, who was crossing the strait to Italy. Pyrrhus had left Italy for Sicily on the Autumn of 278 BC and scored several major victories against the Carthaginian armies, but Roman successes against Pyrrhus' Italian allies convinced him to return to Italy.

Located at 38.2458, 15.6325 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Battles of the Pyrrhic War, Naval battles of the Hellenistic era, 276 BC