Religious sites in Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

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.