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Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Castles and monuments in Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

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.

Castles, Monuments & Memorials — Map
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Castello Ruffo

Medieval fortress located in Amendolea, serving as a central landmark in the Grecanica area.
Anna Majkowska / CC BY 2.0
B

Ruffo di Scilla Castle

Coastal fortress perched on a promontory in Scilla, offering strategic views over the Strait of Messina.
Franc rc / Public domain
C

Castello Aragonese

Aragonese Castle is a castle in Reggio Calabria enlarged to its current extent by Ferdinand I of Aragon.
Cirimbillo / CC BY 3.0
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…
Marcuscalabresus / CC BY-SA 4.0
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…
Marcuscalabresus / CC-BY-SA-3.0
F

Castello di Monasterace

An 11th-century castle located in the town of Monasterace.
Ludmu / CC BY-SA 4.0
G

Castello San Fili

Ruins of an 18th-century castle, also known as Casino di San Fili, featuring a distinctive triangular plan.
H

Castello normanno di Gerace

Ruins of a Norman-era fortification located at the highest point of the medieval village of Gerace.
I

Castello Medievale Arcadi

Medieval castle structure.
J

il castello du Baruni

Local castle site near Condofuri.
K

Castello Medievale dei Carafa

Medieval castle associated with the Carafa family.
L

Castello di Palizzi

Medieval castle built on a high rock overlooking the town of Palizzi.
M

Castello

Castle ruins.
N

Fortino di Pietrenere

18th-century coastal fortification located in Palmi.
Palminellafede / CC BY-SA 3.0
O

Fontana della Palma

Monumental fountain built in 1922, located in Piazza Giovanni Amendola in Palmi.
Palminellafede / CC BY-SA 3.0
P

Mausoleo di Francesco Cilea

Modern monument in Palmi dedicated to the local composer, featuring a relief of the myth of Orpheus.
Franc rc / CC BY-SA 3.0
Q

Arena dello Stretto

Modern amphitheater on Reggio Calabria's seafront, built in the style of ancient Greek theaters.
R

Obelisco alla Madonna del Carmine

Religious memorial monument.
S

Torre Cavallo

Ruins of a 16th-century watchtower used for coastal defense against Saracen raids.
T

Palazzo Manfredi

Historic fortified residence near San Luca.
Castello Ruffo
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Ruffo di Scilla Castle
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Castello Aragonese

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