Mongiuffi
Welcome to Mongiuffi Melia, a commune spread across the hills of the metropolitan city of Messina, in Sicily.
Dear readers, today I bring you to explore Mongiuffi Melia, a small town in Sicily with a population of only 524 inhabitants. Mongiuffi Melia is a spread out commune based in the village of Melia, which is located on the southern slope of the Peloritani Mountains.
Physical geography
Mongiuffi Melia is located 23 kilometers south of Messina and north of Catania. The hills of Mongiuffi Melia offer panoramic views of the Ionian coast of Sicily.
History
The commune of Mongiuffi Melia has a long history dating back to ancient times. It was a hamlet dependent on Taormina until it was sold to Giuseppe Barile in 1643. In the following years, it passed into the ownership of Pancrazio Corvaja and the Rao family. During the fascist regime, the commune of Roccafiorita was incorporated into the commune of Mongiuffi Melia, but was later separated in 1947.
Monuments and places of interest
In the commune of Mongiuffi Melia, there are some attractions worth visiting. The Diocesan Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Catena is a very important place of worship and popular among tourists and faithful alike. The Postoleone Gallery, carved into the rock by Austrian prisoners of war during the First World War, is tangible evidence of the history of the commune. In addition, the remains of two Roman aqueducts are another testimony to the historical heritage of Mongiuffi Melia.
Society
Demographic evolution
In recent years, the commune has seen a gradual increase in population.
Religion
The majority of the population is Catholic and Mongiuffi Melia is part of the Archdiocese of Messina-Lipari-Santa Lucia del Mela.
Administration
The commune of Mongiuffi Melia is governed by a series of local administrations that have succeeded over the years. It is also part of agricultural region no. 3 (Alto Fantina and Alto Mela).
Sports
The Amateur Sports Association Mongiuffi Melia is the main sports club in the commune and participates in the Serie D futsal championship.
Conclusions
Mongiuffi Melia is a picturesque town with a long and rich history. Visiting the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Catena, the Postoleone Gallery and the remains of the Roman aqueducts are just some of the attractions that the commune has to offer. The futsal club in Mongiuffi Melia is an important part of the social and cultural life of the community. If you want to take a trip out of town away from the noisy and chaotic cities, I recommend visiting this picturesque commune.
