Castello di BausoSantuario di DinnammareCastello di VeneticoCastello di SpadaforaForte GonzagaCastello di Santa Lucia del Mela
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Saponara

Saponara is a town in Messina district, Sicily, Italy of about 1,473 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 37 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Castello di Bauso, Santuario di Dinnammare and Castello di Venetico.

38.1924° N, 15.4344° EPop. 1,473

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Within 30 km85 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see157
Notable51
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Castello di Bauso, heritage site near Saponara
Must-see

Castello di Bauso

Heritage site · 6 km

Santuario di Dinnammare, church near Saponara
Must-see

Santuario di Dinnammare

Church · 6 km

Castello di Venetico, heritage site near Saponara
Must-see

Castello di Venetico

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Saponara by type

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One day from Saponara

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:42 pm

48 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Saponara
  2. Castello di Bausoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Castello di Spadaforaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Castello di Veneticoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Santuario di Dinnammarechurch · 30 min
  6. Forte Gonzagaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Saponara
Today’s loopSaponaraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Saponara?

Castello di Bauso (heritage site, about 6 km), Santuario di Dinnammare (church, about 6 km), Castello di Venetico (heritage site, about 6 km), Castello di Spadafora (heritage site, about 8 km), Forte Gonzaga (heritage site, about 12 km), Castellaccio (heritage site, about 12 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Saponara?

106 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Saponara?

Pietra Giuliana, about 5 km by road; Castello di Bauso (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Saponara?

Santuario Gesù Ecce Homo, about 4 km by road; Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia (5 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Saponara?

Start in Saponara, visit Castello di Bauso, then Castello di Spadafora, then Castello di Venetico, then Santuario di Dinnammare, then Forte Gonzaga, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.