Forza d’Agrò offers a wonderful medieval atmosphere with its narrow streets, charming churches and aristocratic buildings.
The tiny village of Forza d’Agrò was founded by Roger II in 1117. The village rises around the Monastery of S. Pietro and Paolo which is still considered the old centre of the town. Thanks to its narrow streets, charming churches and aristocratic buildings, the old town centre offers a wonderful medieval and ancient atmosphere.
The most important monuments of the village are the Church of San Francesco; the Church of Santissima Annunziata, built in 1707 on the ruins of an ancient building dating back to the 15th century; the Church of Santissima Trinità, built in the 15th century, includes the charming Convent of S.Agostino and the Norman Castle, built in 1595, which is placed in a wonderful location with a stunning panoramas.
People live here:
906
It is famous for:
the Artist, painter and poet Joachim Schlotterbeck
Attractions:
Festa dell’Alloro, traditional food festival
How to get there:
By Car:
From Messina
Get on A18 exit Roccalumera. Take SS114 to Catania, exit Capo S. Alessio, Forza d’Agrò
From Catania
Get on A18 exit Taormina. Take SS114 to Messina, exit Capo S. Alessio, Forza d’Agrò
Accommodations:
B&B La Bouganville
B&B Casamica
Via SS. Annunziata n° 1
Ph. 0039 0942 721175,
Mobile: 0039 349 5041501 – 0039 349 1539912
Hotel Crystal Sea 4*
http://www.hotelcrystalsea.com/it/
Hotel Agostiniana 4 *
http://www.agostinianahotel.com/
Hotel Baia Taormina 4*
http://www.baiataormina.com/it/
Hotel Villa Souvenir
Viale delle Rimembranze, 57, 98030 Forza d’Agrò ME
Ph. 0039 0942 721033
Restaurants:
Il Padrino ristorante
http://www.ristoranteilpadrino.com/
Ristorante Pizzeria L’Abbazia
Piazza Giovanni XXIII
Ph. 0039 0942 721109, Mobile: 0039 331 2581822
Ristorante Pizzeria LA Montagnola
Vico Piazza S. Antonio n° 8
Ph.0039 0942 721017 – Mobile: 0039 340 2461893
Ristorante Pizzeria Antichi Muri
Piazza dott. Vincenzo Cammareri
Ph. 0039 0942 721024
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Priore
Viale Delle Rimembranze
Ph. 0039 0942-721607 – Mobile 0039 333 6787796
Ristorante Villa Souvenir
Viale delle Rimembranze, 57, 98030 Forza d’Agrò ME
Ph. 0039 0942 721033
Beaches:
Marina d’Agrò
Letojanni