The Capuchin convent
FRANCAVILLA DI SICILIA · MESSINA
The Capuchin convent
The Capuchin convent was founded in 1570 beside Santa Maria delle Preci on land donated by Antonio Balsamo. Later extensions shaped the complex. Its heritage includes the Ruffo chapel, inlaid woodwork in the sacristies and a museum of Franciscan life. The former refectory houses an ethnographic collection, while the courtyard has medicinal plants.
Check opening arrangements and trail conditions with the municipality, parish or site managers before visiting.
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- Comune · Storia e castello
- Città Metropolitana · Francavilla di Sicilia
- Parco archeologico di Naxos e Taormina · Area archeologica
- Arcidiocesi di Messina · Chiese di Francavilla
- Frati Cappuccini · Francavilla
- Parco Fluviale · Convento dei Cappuccini
- Parco Fluviale · Storia della valle
- Parco Fluviale · Francavilla di Sicilia
- Comune · Progetto Monte Castello