San Nicola

San Nicola is a neighborhood in Messina, Messina, Sicily. San Nicola is situated nearby to the neighborhood Nunziatella, as well as near Bordonaro Superiore.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Stadio San Filippo and Forte Gonzaga.

Stadio San Filippo

Stadium

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

Stadio San Filippo - Franco Scoglio is a football stadium in Messina, Italy. It is currently the home of A.C.R. Messina. It is currently the largest stadium in Europe to not have eligibility to host FIFA World Cup group matches or UEFA Europa League final. Stadio San Filippo is situated 2½ km southeast of San Nicola.

Forte Gonzaga

Photo: Simon Praud, Public domain.

Forte Gonzaga, also known as Castel Gonzaga, is a bastioned fort in Messina, Sicily. It was built in the mid-16th century, and it remained in use by the military until 1973. Today, the fort is in good condition. Forte Gonzaga is situated 3 km east of San Nicola.

Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell’Università di Messina

Garden

Photo: Alexandre-Hyacinthe Dunouy, Public domain.

The Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell'Università di Messina, also known as the Orto botanico di Messina, is a botanical garden operated by the University of Messina and located at Piazza 20 Settembre, Messina, Sicily, Italy. Orto Botanico "Pietro Castelli" dell’Università di Messina is situated 3½ km east of San Nicola.