Print or engraving of the Strait of Messina seen from Reggio in Reggio Calabria

A print or engraving of the Strait of Messina depicts the stretch of sea that separates Reggio Calabria from Sicily, often viewed from Reggio’s seafront promenade or from the hills above the city. The image shows the line of the Calabrian coast, the profile of Mount Etna, and the city of Messina on the horizon—elements that define one of the most recognizable landscapes in southern Italy. It may be produced as an intaglio engraving, a contemporary art print, or a reproduction of historic views and maps. Printed on quality paper and often intended for framing, it is a visual object that transforms the city’s everyday panorama into a piece of domestic memory.

The Strait of Messina is the geographical feature that defines the identity of Reggio Calabria: a natural boundary but also a constant point of contact with Sicily. For the people of Reggio, the daily view of the opposite shore is part of urban life, collective memory, and the local imagination. Representing it in images turns a lived landscape into a shared cultural symbol. Prints of the Strait therefore reflect not only the beauty of the panorama, but also the historic relationship between the two coasts and the role of the sea in the life of the city.