Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Province ·🇮🇹 Italy

Population 551,212

Area 3,182 km²

Time zone Europe/Rome

Official website www.provincia.rc.it

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città metropolitana di Reggio Calabria Essentials

This selection highlights the architectural and historical layers of Reggio Calabria. It features the National Museum of Magna Grecia, home to the Riace Bronzes, and the 9th-century Byzantine Cattolica di Stilo. Medieval fortifications include the Ruffo castles in Scilla and Amendolea, alongside the landmark Aragonese Castle. Cultural sites like Teatro Francesco Cilea and the archaeological remains of Locri Epizephyrii and Griso-Laboccetta offer insight into the region's Greek heritage, while the Aspromonte National Park provides vast mountain landscapes.

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Calabrian Religious Heritage

Calabria’s religious heritage spans centuries of diverse cultural influences, from Byzantine and Norman to Baroque and Neo-Romanesque styles. This collection features the 11th-century Norman Cathedral of Gerace, the iconic 9th-century Byzantine Cattolica di Stilo, and the unique cave hermitage of Santa Maria della Stella. In Reggio Calabria, the Duomo stands as the largest sacred building in the region, while the Cattolica dei Greci preserves the city's ancient Greek-rite traditions. These sites highlight the region's spiritual history through architectural landmarks and mountain sanctuaries.

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Castles, Monuments & Memorials

Discover the defensive architecture and cultural landmarks of the Reggio Calabria region. This collection spans centuries of history, from the 11th-century Byzantine Castle of Sant'Aniceto and the Norman fortress of Stilo to the Aragonese Castle in the provincial capital. The list also highlights significant civic monuments, including the modern Arena dello Stretto amphitheater and the memorial dedicated to composer Francesco Cilea in Palmi.

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Calabria's Archaeological Wonders

This collection spans millennia of Calabrian history, from the 7th-century BC Greek colonies of Locri Epizefiri and Kaulonia to the sophisticated Roman mosaics of the Villa Palazzi di Casignana. It includes the remains of Roman theaters, Hellenistic temples, and the Byzantine-Norman ruins of Gerace Castle. Visitors can explore the 11th-century Basilian architecture of Santa Maria di Tridetti and the evocative ruins of Àfrico Vecchio, a mountain village abandoned following mid-20th-century floods.

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