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.
Castello Ruffo
Medieval fortress located in Amendolea, serving as a central landmark in the Grecanica area.
B Ruffo di Scilla Castle
Coastal fortress perched on a promontory in Scilla, offering strategic views over the Strait of Messina.
C Castello Aragonese
Aragonese Castle is a castle in Reggio Calabria enlarged to its current extent by Ferdinand I of Aragon.
D Castle of Sant'Aniceto
The Castle of Sant'Aniceto is a Byzantine castle built in the early 11th century on a hill in Motta San Giovanni, now in the province of…
E Castle of Stilo
The Castle of Stilo or Norman Castle is a castle of the Norman period built at Stilo, Calabria in southern Italy by Roger I of Sicily upon…
F Castello di Monasterace
An 11th-century castle located in the town of Monasterace.
G Castello San Fili
Ruins of an 18th-century castle, also known as Casino di San Fili, featuring a distinctive triangular plan.
Castello normanno di Gerace
Ruins of a Norman-era fortification located at the highest point of the medieval village of Gerace.
Castello Medievale Arcadi
Medieval castle structure.
il castello du Baruni
Local castle site near Condofuri.
Castello Medievale dei Carafa
Medieval castle associated with the Carafa family.
Castello di Palizzi
Medieval castle built on a high rock overlooking the town of Palizzi.
Castello
Castle ruins.
Fortino di Pietrenere
18th-century coastal fortification located in Palmi.
O Fontana della Palma
Monumental fountain built in 1922, located in Piazza Giovanni Amendola in Palmi.
P Mausoleo di Francesco Cilea
Modern monument in Palmi dedicated to the local composer, featuring a relief of the myth of Orpheus.
Q Arena dello Stretto
Modern amphitheater on Reggio Calabria's seafront, built in the style of ancient Greek theaters.
Obelisco alla Madonna del Carmine
Religious memorial monument.
Torre Cavallo
Ruins of a 16th-century watchtower used for coastal defense against Saracen raids.
Palazzo Manfredi
Historic fortified residence near San Luca.
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