CAPO D'ORLANDO

THE HISTORY :
Capo d'Orlando is an important agrarian and commercial centre, with an old historical and legendary origin; infact it seems that the name of the promontory where the town rises derives from the one of a Carlo Magno officer. This officer, Orlando, was the founder of the fortress. The medioeval ruins of the castle keep some part of the town walls dated 1598. Moreover there is an important cultural centre, the Famiglia Piccolo Foundation, in the house-museum of the fomous Sicilian poet.
Between Capo dOrlando and S.Agata di Militello you can find the convent of Fragalà ruins, next to Frazzanò. The convent is placed on a height with a wonderful view on the Fitalia river Valley. It's an example of religious architecture made during Normann occupation.
From Longi, it's possible to reach the start place of an exciting trekking walk to visit a sort of wild canyon (to find out more informations yuo can contact the Italian Alpino Club section of Messina), and the Crasto rocks (1315 mt.), dolomitic formations, where some rare bird of pray live.

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