Santa Teresa di Riva

Santa Teresa di Riva is a small town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Messina, Sicily, southern Italy, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Taormina. The town was known until 1854 as Marina di Savoca when it was renamed in honor of Teresa d'Austria. The town is neighbored to the northeast by the towns of Furci Siculo and Roccalumera, to the west by Savoca, and to the southwest by Sant'Alessio Siculo and the mountainous Forza d'Agrò.

Santa Teresa di Riva
Comune
Comune di Santa Teresa di Riva
Skyline along Via Ciumaredda
Coat of arms
Location of Santa Teresa di Riva
Santa Teresa di Riva
Location of Santa Teresa di Riva in Italy
Santa Teresa di Riva
Santa Teresa di Riva (Sicily)
Coordinates: 37°56′N 15°21′E
CountryItaly
RegionSicily
Metropolitan cityMessina (ME)
FrazioniMisserio
Government
 • MayorDanilo Lo Giudice
Area
 • Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Population
 (30 June 2012)[2]
 • Total9,414
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Santateresini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
98028
Dialing code0942
Patron saintMadonna del Carmelo
Saint dayJuly 16
WebsiteOfficial website

Culture

On the first weekend of every August, the Festa della Madonna is held, celebrating Maria di Porto Salvo. On Saturday night, a statue of the Madonna is carried out from the church to the sea. She is placed on a boat and many town residents sail with her on their own boats. On Sunday, the Madonna is paraded around town, followed in a procession by a band and many of the town's residents. During the Festa weekend, via F. Crispi (on which the church is located) is blocked off from traffic and decorated. At the end of the night on Sunday, fireworks are performed.

People



  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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