Leisure: Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, Palacultura, the Capo Peloro lakes
The Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, run by a regional autonomous body, has three halls with drama, music, dance and jazz; the Palacultura Antonello da Messina is on viale Boccetta. To the north, the Capo Peloro Lagoon reserve protects the Ganzirri and Faro lakes, on the migratory route. In the province, reserves range from the Peloritani to the Aeolian Islands.
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Theatres
The Teatro Vittorio Emanuele, on via Garibaldi, is run by the Ente Autonomo Regionale Teatro di Messina. The 2026/2027 season is split between the Sala Grande (subscription drama, the body's own productions, music and dance), the Sala Laudamo (jazz series and drama) and the Sala Sinopoli. The Comune also lists as a theatre the Palacultura «Antonello da Messina», at viale Boccetta 373.
Capo Peloro
The Capo Peloro Lagoon nature reserve, established in 2001 and managed by the Metropolitan City of Messina, covers about 68 hectares within the municipality and protects the two coastal lakes: Lake Ganzirri, known as Pantano grande, and Lake Faro, known as Pantano piccolo. More than 160 bird species have been recorded there along the Strait's migration route, including honey buzzards and marsh harriers.
- Fiumedinisi e Monte Scuderi nature reserve.
- Laghetti di Marinello nature reserve, managed by the Metropolitan City.
- Isola Bella nature reserve.
- Reserves of the Aeolian Islands: Alicudi, Filicudi, Panarea, Stromboli and Vulcano.
Sources
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Updated: 2026-10-14
Reviewed: 10/20/2026 · by piero.avolio · rev. 1 · Period: → 2027-10-13
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