| Messina | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sicily | |
| Territory | Metropolitan city of Messina | |
| Altitude | 3 m above sea level | |
| Surface | 213.75 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 240.574 (2014) | |
| Name inhabitants | Messina | |
| Prefix tel | 39 090 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 98121–98168 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Messina (in Sicilian Missina) is a city of the Sicily.
To know
Geographical notes
It is located in the north east corner of the Sicily, on the western shore of the Strait of Messina.
About 90 km from Catania and 220 from Palermo, squeezed between the Ionian and Tyrrhenian coasts and the Peloritani mountains, overlooks its large natural port (military and commercial), closed by the sickle-shaped peninsula of San Villa San Giovanni and a little further north than Reggio Calabria; Capo Peloro, in the north of the city, is instead opposite to Scylla.
From sea level it is possible to climb up to 1130 meters above sea level, through the hills overlooking the city, to Mount Dinnammare (from the Latin "bimaris", two seas), which allows you to see the two seas of the city, Ionian (on the Strait of Messina) and Tirreno, the city below, the Calabria from its southernmost point up to the province of Vibo Valentia, L'Etna, the Aeolian Islands and the Tyrrhenian coast with Capo Milazzo, Head Tindari and Capo Calavà of Gioiosa Marea.
Background
It was originally founded by Chalcidian settlers in 757 BC. with the name of Zancle; probably assumed the name of Messana when Anassilao di Reggio, around 486 BC, conquered and repopulated it. The Romans conquered it in 264 BC. and after the fall of the Western Roman Empire it was first in the possession of the Byzantines and, then, of the Arabs. In 1060 it was conquered by the Normans.
The city boasts the inspiration of two Shakespeare plays set in the city: Much ado about nothing is The Winter's Tale.
Under the Swabian-Angevin-Aragonese dominions, Messina achieved great prosperity, becoming the capital of the Kingdom of Sicily together with Palermo and one of the very first commercial centers and one of the largest, most flourishing and important cities of the Mediterranean Sea. It was, for many centuries, the richest Sicilian city, second in southern Italy only to Naples. It became part of the Kingdom of Italy after the expedition of the Garibaldina Thousand in 1860.
In 1908 it suffered the destruction of the well-known earthquake (which also struck Reggio Calabria), which caused 80,000 victims out of 140,000 inhabitants of the time, and the bombings of the Second World War.
How to orient yourself
The city develops along the coast with the central districts close to the arch of the port.
Neighborhoods
Messina is divided into 6 districts:
Most of the attractions of tourist interest are included in the districts III is IV.
Fractions
Altolia, Bordonaro, Briga Marina, Briga Superiore, Castanea delle Furie, Catarratti, Cumia, Curcuraci, Faro Superiore, Ganzirri, Gesso, Giampilieri Marina, Giampilieri Superiore, Massa San Giorgio, Massa San Giovanni, Massa Santa Lucia, Massa San Nicola, Mili San Marco, Mili San Pietro, Molino, Orto Liuzzo, Pezzolo, Salice, Tipoldo, Tremestieri
How to get
By plane
- 1 Catania airport (Fontanarossa Airport), ☎ 39 0957239111. National, international and important hub flights charter is low cost.
- 2 Reggio Calabria Airport (Strait airport), via Provinciale Ravagnese, 11, 89131 Reggio Calabria, ☎ 390965640517, fax: 390965636524, @[email protected]. Relations with Rome, Milan, Turin is Venice, through the companies Alitalia, Blue Express is Volotea.
- 3 Palermo-Punta Raisi Airport (Falcone and Borsellino Airport), ☎ 39 0917020273. National and international flights, too low cost.
By car
Messina is connected to Catania via the highway 
is Palermo with the 
. Both motorways have a toll. If you want to avoid the highways you can take the state roads, the 
towards Catania and the 
towards Palermo.
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- 4 Port of Messina (Historic port) (At the maritime station). Most travelers arrive from mainland Italy by ferry from Villa San Giovanni. These ferries sail round the clock, and as they are considered an extension of the road network to Sicily, the fares are subsidized. We are also 30 minutes of sailing from Reggio Calabria.
- From this port the trains for the continent are embarked by Ferrovie dello Stato. They also operate:
- Bluferries.
On foot € 2.50, car € 37- € 60. Company owned by the FS. Hydrofoils to Villa and Reggio. - Liberty Lines. On foot € 3.50, € 6.50 return ticket on foot. The hydrofoil service is suspended.
- Bluferries.
On foot € 2.50, car € 37- € 60. Company owned by the FS. Hydrofoils to Villa and Reggio.- 5 Rada San Francesco (4 km north of the maritime railway. By tram stop Brasile / Imbarchi Caronte). A second port compared to the historical one (see below).
- Caronte & Tourist. Ferries to Villa San Giovanni, connections in 20 min.
- 6 Nuremberg pier (Northeast of the historic port). From this pier the ferries of the Charon leave for Salerno (9 hours of travel).
- 7 Boarding Tremestieri. Commercial port for loading heavy vehicles for the continent. Operated by Meridiano Lines.
On the train
- 8 Messina Central Station, Republic square (Central station tram stop). The main station of Messina. For luggage storage, contact the Sais bus office.
- 9 Messina Marittima station. In this second station, located next to the central one, the trains to be boarded on the ferries stop.
Messina is connected by train from the regional transport of Trenitalia with the cities of Catania, Syracuse is Palermo, while the railway connections with the Calabria more and more rare special ferries are guaranteed.
By bus
- 10 Bus terminal, Republic square (Next to the central station). Intercity buses connect with Rome, Naples, Catania is Palermo (Sais Autolinee). Regional buses also connect with Taormina (with Interbus) is Milazzo (with Giuntabus) for Aeolian Islands.
- Coiro Viaggi connects the city with the main Italian cities and Swiss. Messina is also served by Flixbus.
How to get around
By public transport
L'Messinese Transport Company (ATM) connects the various areas of the city by city buses and a tram line. Tickets: single rate € 1.20; single on board € 1.50; 90 minutes € 1.25; 2-trip pass € 1.70; day pass € 2.60.
The few places of interest in Messina are close to the main port and are easily reachable on foot. You will likely want to use the bus or tram to get between Messina city center and the northern ferry terminal 4km along the coast - these run every 10-15 minutes. Bus 79 makes this stretch (every 30 minutes) and continues north towards Ganzirri and the Istituto Marino, on the northeastern tip of the island. Many buses and the railway run south.
- Messina tramway. The tram line runs along the coast.
By taxi
- Radio Taxi Jolli, ☎ 39 090 6505. Cooperative that allows telephone booking of a taxi from 4:00 to 1:00, both urban and suburban.
What see
There are not too many remnants of historical architecture in the city due to the earthquakes (especially that of 1908) and the bombings of the Second World War. But there are still enough things to warrant a stroll through the streets of the center. The places around the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto and Cristo Re offer splendid panoramic views of the harbor and the Strait of Messina (see the banner image).
Churches
1 Messina Cathedral (Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta), Piazza Duomo. A 12th century Gothic style cathedral, consecrated in 1192. The cathedral suffered severe damage from the 1908 earthquake and was restored between 1919 and 1920. During World War II, Allied bombing destroyed part of the building, which it was rebuilt in 1943. The church consecrated to the "Virgin of the letter", patroness of the city. Inside there is a statue of St. John the Baptist of Antonello Gagini. - 2 Astronomical clock of Messina, Piazza Duomo (Next to the cathedral). The bell tower of the Norman cathedral has been rebuilt several times and today contains one of the largest astronomical clocks in the world, built in 1933 by the Ungerer company of Strasbourg. A must visit for visitors with an extraordinary show of clocks, including moving animals and metal statues with alternating symbols and allegories, every day at noon. A show not to be missed.
- 2 Astronomical clock of Messina, Piazza Duomo (Next to the cathedral). The bell tower of the Norman cathedral has been rebuilt several times and today contains one of the largest astronomical clocks in the world, built in 1933 by the Ungerer company of Strasbourg. A must visit for visitors with an extraordinary show of clocks, including moving animals and metal statues with alternating symbols and allegories, every day at noon. A show not to be missed.
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- 3 Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani (Church of the Catalans), Via G. Garibaldi, 111, ☎ 39 090 668 4111. One of the few churches that survived the 1908 earthquake. Its origin dates back to the 12th century in the following Norman style with elements of Arab influence that can be defined as Arab-Norman style.
- 4 Co-cathedral of the Holy Savior.
- 5 Basilica of Sant'Antonio of Padua. Within the premises of the church is the Treasure Museum dedicated to Sant'Annibale Maria Di Francia.
- 6 Shrine of Christ the King (on a hill north of the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto), ☎ 39 389 218 3265.
Mon-Fri 9: 00-12: 30. Built on the remains of the medieval castle of Matagrifone, the Christ the King is a majestic domed memorial chapel with a beautiful panoramic view of the harbor and the strait. Built in 1937, it serves as a burial chamber in honor of some fellow citizens who died in Africa as soldiers during World War II.
Mon-Fri 9: 00-12: 30. Built on the remains of the medieval castle of Matagrifone, the Christ the King is a majestic domed memorial chapel with a beautiful panoramic view of the harbor and the strait. Built in 1937, it serves as a burial chamber in honor of some fellow citizens who died in Africa as soldiers during World War II.
- 7 Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto, Via Dina and Clarenza, 16, ☎ 39 090 774816. The sanctuary is a building built in an eclectic style with Gothic and Romanesque elements, located above the Piazza del Duomo. From its belvedere, with a statue of the Pope admiring the view, you can enjoy a view of the port and the Strait of Messina.
- 8 Church of Sant'Elia.
- 9 Church of San Francesco all'Immacolata.
- 10 Church of St. John of Malta.
- 11 [link not working]Church of Santa Maria della Valle (Badiazza).
- 12 Church of St. Thomas the Apostle the Elder.
- 13 Church of the Carmine (Sanctuary of the Madonna del Carmelo), Block 214, Via Antonino Martino, ☎ 39 090 717089. A church with 7 chapels decorated inside with polychrome marble. The building was rebuilt after the earthquake built on a project by the architect Cesare Bazzani was consecrated in 1931. The facade has an eighteenth-century style. In musical circles it is also known for the fame of the Tamburini organ installed in the 1950s which produces a particularly rich sound.
- 14 Church of Santa Maria Alemanna, Via Santa Maria Alemanna, 48. This former church built in the early 13th century is a rare example of the Gothic style in Messina. The church was badly damaged in 1908 and was only open to the public in 2001. It currently hosts several exhibitions.
- 15 Church of Santa Maria di Mili (on the left bank of the Mili stream near the town of Mili San Pietro, in the municipality of Messina). One of the oldest examples of Norman religious architecture in Sicily, the church was consecrated in 1090.
- 16 Montevergine Church (Monastery of Montevergine S. Eustochia Smeralda), Via XXIV Maggio, 161, ☎ 39 090 48486. The church erected in 1450 houses the remains of the Catholic saint Eustochia Smeralda Calafato.
Civil buildings
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- 17 Zanca Palace (Municipality of Messina), European Union Square. Building built in 1924 in neoclassical style with decorations under the direction of Antonio Zanca. Today it houses the offices of the Municipality. In the south corner is the Senatorial Fountain.
- 18 Vittorio Emanuele III Gallery, Piazza Antonello, 13. An eclectic building built between 1924 and 1929 in an Art Nouveau style. Inside it consists of 3 passages converging in a hexagonal center covered by a glass dome. It is somehow unique in the south together with that of Naples being a typical architecture of northern Italy.
- 19 Piacentini Palace (Justice palace).
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- 20 Palazzo del Monte di Pietà, via XXIV Maggio. The current building is essentially a ground floor of the former palace built starting in 1616, severely damaged by earthquakes first and then by the bombings of the Second World War; its rusticated façade and the inscription Monte di Pietà remain evident. It is used as a cultural container.
- 21 Crab Palace (Banco Cerruti or Palazzo Coppedé), Via Giuseppe Garibaldi. Eclectic style building from 1917 designed by Gino Coppedé.
- 22 Magaudda Palace, via C. Battisti. Another of Gino Coppedè's eclectic buildings, one of the best preserved.
- 23 Calapaj-d'Alcontres Palace (near the Duomo). An 18th century building, perhaps relatively modest in appearance, but it is one of the few buildings that survived the 1908 earthquake.
- 24 Cerruti Palace (T. Bisazza palace Ferrara), Via Lepanto (on the corner with via Cesare Battisti and via I Settembre). Eclectic-Liberty style building from Messina designed by the architect Gino Coppedè. In the palace a Star of David is recognizable among the railings of the balconies.
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- 25 Tremi Palace (Palazzo Trevi - Palazzo del gallo), at the corner of Centonze and Saffi streets. Eclectic style building designed by Gino Coppedè
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- 26 Palace of culture (Palaculture "Antonello da Messina"), Viale Boccetta 343. The Palacultura is home to the GAAM (Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art of Messina)
- 27 INA building.
- INAIL building.
- 28 Littorio Palace (Land registry building), Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 120. Former Palazzo del Littorio, a rationalist building designed by Giuseppe Samonà. Today the state administration building.
- 29 Villa de Pasquale (Palazzo de Pasquale), Via Marco Polo 266, ☎ 39 0903674611. A beautiful neo-Renaissance villa in "Liberty" style built in 1912 and restored in 2016.
Museums
- 30 Regional Interdisciplinary Museum of Messina (MuMe), Avenue of Liberty, 465 ("Museo" tram stop), ☎ 39 090 361292, 39 090 361293, @[email protected]. 8 € full, 4 € reduced (Feb 2019). Tue-Sat 9: 00-19: 00; Sun and holidays 9: 00-13: 00. Museum containing many works from the ancient churches of the city hit by the 1908 earthquake, with several collections of medieval art and modern works. There is also a section dedicated to the archaeological finds of the city. Of note is the altarpiece of San Gregorio of Antonello of Messina, and the Resurrection of Lazarus is Adoration of the shepherds of Caravaggio as well as several sculptures by Antonello Gagini and Laurana. Outside there are some portals and monumental elements of monuments destroyed by the earthquake.
- In 2017 the museum completed a long restoration and today it presents itself with new expanded exhibition spaces.
- 31 Peloritani Museum of Popular Culture and Music, Via Basiliani, Gesso ME village, ☎ 39 090 53045, 39 338 8565063, @[email protected]. Free. Sun 10: 00-12: 30 and 16: 30-19: 30.
- 32 Provincial gallery of modern and contemporary art, Via XXIV Maggio, ☎ 39 090 776 1217. Mon-Fri 9: 00-13: 00 and 15: 00-17: 30. The premises also host the The permanent exhibition "Life is not a dream" dedicated to the poet Salvatore Quasimodo.
- 33 Museum of the Treasure of the Cathedral, Largo S. Giacomo, ☎ 39 090675175, @[email protected]. € 4 full, € 2 reduced, € 1 audio guide. From January to March: Tue-Sat 11: 00-13: 00. February 26 closed. February 27 9: 00-13: 00. April and May: Mon-Sat 10: 30-13: 00. June and July: Mon-Sat 10: 30-13: 00 Tue 9: 30-15: 30. August: Mon-Fri 10: 00-13: 00, Tue 9: 00-15: 30, Sat 10: 30-13: 00. September: Mon-Fri 10: 00-13: 00 Tue: 9: 30-15: 30, Sat: 10: 30-13: 00. October: Mon-Sat 10: 30-13: 00 Tue, Thu-Fri: 9: 30-15: 30. November and December: Tue-Sat 11: 00-13: 00.
- [link not working]"Cambria" Zoological Museum. Museum attached to the Faculty of Biology of the University of Messina.
- 34 Historical museum of the permanent fortification of the Strait of Messina (Forte Cavalli park-museum) (South of the center of Messina in the locality of Tremestieri), ☎ 39 3471163153, @[email protected]. On reservation. Fortification system with attached museum.
- 35 Permanent Exhibition Vara and Giants, Via Consulate of the Sea, 6, ☎ 39 090 368 9711. Mon-Fri 8: 30-13: 00, Tue and Thu 14: 30-16: 30.
Monuments and fountains
- 36 Madonna of the Letter (Statue of the SS. Madonna of Messina) (On top of the high tower of the San Salvatore Fort at the tip of the port's sickle). Our Lady of the Letter is venerated by the Catholic Church as the patron saint of Messina. A towering golden statue of Our Lady of the Letter with the inscription "We bless you and your city" is taken from a letter from Mary dated 42 AD.
- 37 Statue of the Immaculate Conception.
- 38 Statue of Don Giovanni of Austria.
- 39 House of the Puparo (Cammarata house).
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- 40 Fountain of Neptune, Via G. Garibaldi. Another monumental fountain by Montorsoli with Neptune accompanied by Scilla and Cariddi.
- 41 Fountain of Orion, Piazza Duomo (In front of the cathedral). Work of Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli (1547), a pupil of Michelangelo. It represents Orion with his dog Sirio, portrayed as one of the legendary founders of Messina.
- 42 Falconieri Fountain, Basicò square.
- 43 Four Fountains. Originally made up of four fountains as the name suggests, today only two survive, built between 1666 and 1742.
- 44 Fountain of Gennaro.
Cemeteries
- 45 Monumental Cemetery of Messina.
- 46 English Cemetery of Messina.
Fortifications and castles
- 47 Fort of the Most Holy Savior.
- 48 Fort Gonzaga.
- Torre Marmora.
- 49 Remains of the walls of Charles V, Straticò Square. These walls were part of the town's fortification system in the 16th century. The currently visible and very neglected part concerns a portion of the Gentilmeni bastion
- 50 [link not working]Bring Grace, Piazza Casa Pia. The former main gate of the citadel of Messina is part of a larger complex of fortifications called the 17th century Real citadel. Some other surviving parts can still be seen in their original location on the SE corner of the harbor, albeit in a state of great neglect.
Other
- 51 Lighthouse tower (Take bus 79 from Cavallotti car park to Torre Faro). It is one of the two decommissioned electricity pylons in the Strait, built in 1957 to support the 220kV power line. It is a steel lattice tower 224 meters high, which is today an observation tower with a platform 200 meters high: you have to go up and down 1250 steps, but the magnificent view of the huge structure and the beautiful view of the Strait of Messina definitely worth it! This is one of the closest points of the strait and the Calabrian coast appears very close.
- Nearby is also the Capo Peloro lighthouse.
- 52 Municipal aquarium, Piazza Unita d'Italia - Villa Mazzini, ☎ 3934893218, @[email protected]. Free. Wed and Thu 9: 00-13: 00.
- 53 Fascist staircase (Staircase Santa Barbara), Piazza Santa Barbara. Staircase with fascist fascist beams.
Events and parties
- The Giants. 13-14 August.
- Vara of Messina (In Vara). August 15.
What to do
- 1 Vittorio Emanuele II Theater, Via G. Garibaldi.
- 2 Pietro Castelli botanical garden, Piazza XX Settembre, ☎ 39 090 391940, @[email protected]. Free. Mon-Fri 8: 00-12: 00. The botanical garden is ancient and dates back to 1638.
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- 3 Capo Peloro Lagoon oriented nature reserve (In the Ganzirri district near the lighthouse tower). This nature reserve also includes Lake Ganzirri and the area of the lighthouse tower with the tip of Capo Peloro. Although heavily populated, the area allows many species of birds to find important shelter, so much so that it has been included in the Water Project UNESCO. In the surroundings there are several fish restaurants.
Sport
- 4 San Filippo-Franco Scoglio Stadium.
- 5 Giovanni Celeste Stadium.
- 6 PalaRescifina.
- 7 PalaTracuzzi.
Shopping
In the Tremestieri area there is a good concentration of shopping centers.
- 1 Gamestop Italy Srl (Gamestop), Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 76, ☎ 39 090 713880.
- 2 Tremestieri shopping center, S.S. 114, Km 6,200 (200 meters before the homonymous port), ☎ 39 090 6258977, fax: 39 090 6256749, @[email protected]. Mon-Sat 9-20: 30 Sun and holidays 9: 30-20: 30. Shopping center with 70 shops and multiplex.
How to have fun
Where to eat
A typically Messina product is pidone, a rustic half-moon similar to calzone. With curly endive (escarole), tuma, anchovies in salt and pepper, cooked fried or in the oven.
Moderate prices
- 1 McDonald's, Via Bruno Giordano, 42 (In front of Piazza Cairoli), ☎ 39 090 6512702, fax: 39 090 6514885, @[email protected]. € 8-10 (menu). Sun-Thu 7: 00-24: 00, Fri-Sat 7: 00-1: 00.
- McDrive, SS114 Contesse, ☎ 39 090 622188, fax: 39 090 6256231, @[email protected]. € 8-10 (menu). Sun-Fri 11-24, Sat 11-01.
- 2 Rotisserie F.lli Famulari, Via Cesare Battisti, 143, ☎ 39 090 771447. 8:00-23:00. A rather famous rotisserie in the city, so much so that it has photos of famous people who stopped to eat. Great food, friendly and attentive staff, must try the "pidone"Messina. Being famous the prices can be a bit inflated compared to other places.
Average prices
- 3 L'Ossidiana restaurant, Via dei Verdi, 7, ☎ 39 090 67 58 99, 39 347 407 33 89, fax: 39 090 675899, @[email protected].
- 4 La Bufala brothers, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 1/2 (Close to the fast shuttle dock), ☎ 39 090 662513, @[email protected]. It is not possible to book.
- 5 Kajiki, Via Risorgimento, 150, ☎ 39 090 6402915, @[email protected]. € 40 on average per meal. Tue-Thu and Sun 20-23: 30, Fri-Sat 20-24. Offers take-away food service.
- 6 Chinese Restaurant Shanghai 2 Snc, Via Saffi Aurelio, 12.
Where stay
High prices
- 1 Royal Palace Hotel JSH Framon (Royal Palace Hotel), Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, 3, ☎ 39 090 6503, fax: 39 090 2921075, @[email protected]. € 129 (double, per person).
Safety
It is advisable to maintain the usual suggested prudence behaviors, such as not leaving your luggage unattended or showing cash in your hand for a long time.
- 11 Finance Police, Stefano Cotugno Barracks, Via Tommaso Cannizzaro, ☎ 39 090 710540.
How to keep in touch
Post office
Present numerous post offices located in various areas of the city.
- 12 Messina Post Office 2, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, 148, ☎ 39 090 3689250, fax: 39 090 344655. Mon-Fri 8: 20-19: 05, Sat 8: 20-12: 35. Present point post and locker.
Telephony
Excellent telephone coverage in the city center, both 2G, 3G and 4G; there is a Fastweb single-brand store a few steps from Piazza Cairoli and a Wind mono-brand store.
Internet
There are fixed and mobile network connections, the WOW-FI network can also be used for Fastweb customers, both fixed and mobile.
Around
The nearest tourist towns are Milazzo is Capo d'Orlando on Tyrrhenian Sicily, Taormina is Giardini-Naxos on the ionic one and Reggio Calabria beyond the Strait; through Villa San Giovanni you can reach Scylla is Tropea.
If the day is clear, you can climb the Peloritani to reach the 13 Sanctuary of the Madonna di Dinnammare from where you can enjoy a splendid view of the entire Strait of Messina at an altitude of 1100 meters. There are also several hiking trails in the surroundings.
Useful information
- Tourist information office (Immediately outside the central station). Mon-Fri 9: 00-13: 00, 15: 00-17: 00.
