Letojanni

Letojanni is a small town of some 2,400 inhabitants in the Messina province. It stands 5m a.s.l. and is divided into two parts by a river bearing its same name.

The neo-gothic Chiesa di San Giuseppe is the most attractive and renowned building in town. Divided into three naves, it preserves some interesting works of art among which is a 1700’s painting representing the Pietà.

The Parish Church is consecrated to St. Joseph. In neo-Gothic style, was rebuilt in 1929 on the ruins of an old building of cult which was destroyed by the earthquake in 1908.

Inside it is divided into three naves and the right one keeps a painting made by unknown artist of 1700 representing the Pietà, which has been recently restored.

In the square before the church there is a Monument in honour of Francesco Durante, surgeon of Letojanni (1844-1934), made by Ettore Ximes (1855-1926).