Luogo - Historical building
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele III
Where
Piazza Antonello, Messina
Vittorio Emanuele III Gallery was designed by Camillo Puglisi Allegra, between 1924 and 1929. One of its kind in the South Italy, along with the Umberto I Gallery in Naples, is inspired by the Sicilian eighteenth century style, work byAntonio Bonfiglio and Ettore Lovetti. Example of an Eeclectic art and Nouveau style, typical in the city after the earthquake of 1908, the Gallery is bordered by large public buildings that overlook the circular Antonello Square (the Post Office, Palace of the Province and the Town Hall). Inside, you will find numerous local, very popular among young people and especially popular in the evening and on weekends. In 2000, the Gallery was declared "Heritage of historical and artistic interest".
