Forza D'Agro (Messina Province) is 43 km from Messina, alt. 420 m, in the southeastern extremity of the Peloritani, not far from the Ionian coast, area 10.6 sq km, pop. 961, post-code 98030, tel. 0942. Agricultural economy.
This is indubitably a typical village of the Province of Messina, still conserving it's medieval street layout. The views on all sides are splendid.
Count Roger, in 1117, donated the village to the Basilian monks who lived in the great Convent of Saints Pietro and Paolo d'Agro.
Of interest: Norman castle.
Churches (Messina Diocese) include the following:
Links to other sites about Forza D'Agro include:
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