PROVINCE OF MESSINA · INLAND
San Marco d’Alunzio is an enchanting Sicilian village of Greek origins, enriched by Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Norman influences.
The castle, built by the Normans under Robert Guiscard, bears witness to a glorious past. Rule later passed to the Aragonese, with the prestigious Filangieri and Lanza families governing the village. The paved lanes, the old churches and the medieval architecture catch the eye of visitors and offer a breathtaking view over the mountains and the Tyrrhenian Sea. The Piazza Vecchia, with its majestic Mother Church, embodies the authentic atmosphere of San Marco d’Alunzio and reveals the spirit of ancient Sicily.
The remains of the castle, the church of San Teodoro, the Mother Church of San Nicolò, the church of the Madonna Annunziata, the Benedictine convent and the Museum of Byzantine and Norman Culture and Figurative Arts.
Salami and “lattupitte”, fried bread dough.
In San Marco d’Alunzio you can admire the ruins of a Greek temple dedicated to Hercules.
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