Strait of Messina
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The Strait of Messina is a narrow strait between the eastern tip of Sicily and the western tip of Calabria in Southern Italy. It connects the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south, within the central Mediterranean. At its narrowest point, between Torre Faro and Villa San Giovanni, it is 3.1 km (1.9 mi) wide. At the city of Messina, it is 5.1 km (3.2 mi) wide. The strait's maximum depth is about 250 m (820 ft).
Satellite photo of the Strait of Messina with names. NASA image.
The strait seen from Mount Dinnammare, Peloritani
Strait of Messina and the Messina panorama as viewed from the ferry
The strait seen from the hill of "Pentimele", near Reggio Calabria. In the distance is the snow-covered volcano Mount Etna.
Faro Point
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Faro Point or Peloro Cape is the northeastern promontory of Sicily situated in Messina district at northeast of the city.
Capo Peloro with its lighthouse and its fort
Capo Peloro 2021