Mongiove
Mongiove, the fishing village on the Sicilian coast
Mongiove is a picturesque village on the slopes of Tindari, in the Gulf of Patti, located in the metropolitan city of Messina in Sicily. This town has only 557 inhabitants, but despite this, it is a magical place that attracts thousands of tourists every year. In this article, we will talk about the geographic features of Mongiove, its history and its monuments and places of interest, society and culture, and infrastructure and transportation.
Physical geography
Mongiove is located in an area rich in Olea europaea and Opuntia ficus-indica, along the Tyrrhenian coast enclosed in the Gulf of Patti. The town is crossed by the Cedro stream, which originates from Monte Litto (Sicily). From Mongiove, you can admire the Aeolian Islands and the Stone of Patti. The long beach of Mongiove is bordered to the east by the rocky promontory of Mount Giove, located about 1 km east of the village, which reaches 199.2 meters and is characterized by the presence of caves and the nearshore stacks.
Origin of the name
The name may derive from the French term "monjoie" (height, hill) or from the Latin "mons iugum" (mountain yoke).
History
Tommaso Fazello in his history of Sicily documents the existence of ruins of a temple of Jupiter on the site, which Edward Boid would also see in the XIX century, from which some ancient statues came, which remained for a while on a beach at the foot of the mountain and today are at the Antonio Salinas Regional Archeological Museum in Palermo.
Monuments and places of interest
The parish of All Saints, including the parish church of Mongiove, is administered by the forane vicariate of Patti of the diocese of Patti. In Mongiove, there are ruins of the Church of the Savior, first attested in 1584. Mongiove also hosts the Sciacca Tower, one of the coastal towers of Sicily of the Kingdom of Sicily, located about 500 meters from the beach. Within the Mongiove area, traces of necropolises and a prehistoric village near Mount Giove have been identified. The Mongiove area also partially falls within the Site of Community Interest ITA030012 "Oliveri-Tindari Lagoon," as well as the Marinello Ponds Nature Reserve.
Society
In the diocese of Patti, the only local parish is All Saints, which is administered by the forane vicariate of Patti.
Culture
Mongiove has a kindergarten and a primary school included in the comprehensive institute no. 2 "Luigi Pirandello".
Infrastructure and transportation
The municipal area of Mongiove is crossed by the A20 Motorway, the SS 113 Settentrionale Sicula State Road, and the SP 118 Mongiove Provincial Road. Although there is no railway station on its territory, Mongiove is crossed by the Palermo-Messina Railway. The old local station, called Mongiove Siculo Station, was declared traffic-free in 1997.
In summary, Mongiove is a magical and charming place located on the Sicilian coast, where you can admire breathtaking views and enjoy the beach immersed in nature. Its history and monuments and places of interest are sources of great attraction for visitors, making Mongiove a fascinating cultural destination. The presence of infrastructure and transportation, such as roads and the Palermo-Messina Railway, make Mongiove easily accessible from various parts of Sicily, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for anyone who wishes to visit the place.
