Messina, Regina delle “Ciumare”

Authors

  • Ester Tigano Geologa, Museo della Fauna, Messina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13129/2036-5896/MAUROLICO2026.%25p

Keywords:

Rivers, Portalegni, Overpass, Mata and Grifone, Orion fountain, Buried streams

Abstract

This contribution analyzes five rivers, the main ones in the city center of Messina, along with their tributaries, which have shaped the lives of the people of Messina within a few kilometers of the city. Through myths, legends, handed down stories, and new lifestyles after the disastrous earthquake of 1908, the rivers are key players in Messina's post-earthquake and post-war rebirth, reflecting childhood memories and those who, having moved to Messina, rebuilt not only buildings but also new traditions.

References

ANTICA MESSINA 2024 – Messina moderna: il nord, vol. II. Messina.

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BOMBINO 2010 = BOMBINO G., Sull’origine del termine “Fiumara”. Messina.

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RICCOBONO, DINI 2023 = RICCOBONO F., Dini N. 2023 – Messina Nuova, trent’anni di vera rinascita dal 1910 al 1940. Messina.

TRISCARI 2026 = TRISCARI M. 2026 – Pietre di città. Messina.

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Published

2026-10-02

Issue

Vol. 18 (2026)

Section

Saggi

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