Scaletta Zanclea
Welcome to Scaletta Zanclea!
We are pleased to introduce our town of 1834 inhabitants located in the metropolitan city of Messina, Sicily. But don't be fooled by the size, Scaletta Zanclea has a lot to offer!
Physical geography of Scaletta Zanclea
The town assumed its current size in 1986, with the aggregation of the Divieto hamlet of the city of Messina. Previously, in 1928 it incorporated the municipalities of Guidomandri and Itala (Italy), but the latter was reconstituted in 1947. The town of Scaletta consists of the contiguous localities of Scaletta Marina and Guidomandri Marina, which stretch along the Ionian coast without interruption between Capo Scaletta to the north and the town of Itala Marina to the south; in the hinterland are the localities of Guidomandri (superiore) and Scaletta Superiore.
The history of Scaletta Zanclea
Scaletta was a fiefdom of the Ruffo di Calabria Princes and loyal allies of the Spanish. During the anti-Spanish revolt of Messina, it was besieged and taken by the French shortly after the fall of Taormina. But the history of the town is also enriched by the figure of the unscrupulous Macalda di Scaletta, Baroness of Ficarra and wife of Alaimo di Lentini, one of the protagonists of the Sicilian Vespers, born and lived in the Castle of Scaletta.
Contemporary age - Flood of 2009
Unfortunately, the recent history of Scaletta Zanclea is also marked by the Messina flood of 2009, a tragic event that caused several damages to the town.
The symbols of Scaletta Zanclea
The emblem of the town of Scaletta Zanclea represents the Castle of Scaletta Zanclea, perched on the highest point of a rock, and the Ruffo fountain, on whose top is placed a sculpture depicting a white marble seahorse. A symbol that emphasizes the beauty and history of this territory.
Monuments and places of interest
Scaletta Zanclea is rich in monuments and places of interest that are worth visiting. Among the military architectures, we find Torre Nuova and Torre della Scaletta (or "Batteria San Placido"), part of the circuit of the coastal towers of Sicily, and the Castle of Scaletta Zanclea, a powerful fortress belonging to the Ruffo di Calabria princes, with some legends regarding Macalda di Scaletta.
The society of Scaletta Zanclea
The demographic evolution of Scaletta Zanclea shows the emergence of a community that lives on its history and traditions. A place where the liveliness and culture of those who live there make the town even more intriguing.
Culture in Scaletta Zanclea
Scaletta Zanclea knows how to enhance the culture of the territory through education and museums. Do not miss the ethno-anthropological Museum of Scaletta Zanclea, where you can discover local traditions and culture.
The administration of Scaletta Zanclea
Below is a table relating to the administrations that have succeeded in Scaletta Zanclea. The town is part of the following supra-municipal organizations: agricultural region no.6 (Montagna litoranea dei Peloritani).
The image gallery of Scaletta Zanclea
To have a clearer idea of the beauty of Scaletta Zanclea, we invite you to look at our image gallery, which boasts breathtaking views.
Notes and bibliography
For more information on Scaletta Zanclea and its history, we invite you to consult the sources listed in the bibliography.
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Thank you for your attention and we invite you to visit Scaletta Zanclea.
