Ville métropolitaine de Reggio de Calabre

Le meilleur de la ville métropolitaine de Reggio de Calabre

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.

città metropolitana di Reggio Calabria Essentials — Carte

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National Museum of Magna Grecia

The Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria or Palazzo Piacentini is a museum in Reggio…

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Castello Ruffo

Medieval fortress situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Amendolea river valley within Calabria's Greek-speaking area.

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Ruffo di Scilla Castle

Ancient fortification on the Scilla promontory overlooking the Strait of Messina, historically serving as a defensive stronghold and lighthouse.

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Castello Aragonese

Aragonese Castle is a castle in Reggio Calabria enlarged to its current extent by Ferdinand I of Aragon.

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Reggio Calabria Cathedral

Reggio Calabria Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy.

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Locri Epizephyrii

Epizephyrian Locris, also known as Locri Epizephyrii, was an ancient city on the Ionian Sea, founded by Greeks coming from Locris at the…

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Cattolica di Stilo

The Cattolica di Stilo is a Byzantine church in the comune of Stilo, Calabria, southern Italy. It is a national monument.

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Duomo di Stilo

16th-century late-Baroque church and religious center located in the historic town of Stilo.

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Teatro Francesco Cilea

Largest opera house in Calabria, named after composer Francesco Cilea. The venue hosts major theatrical and musical performances.

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MuSaBa

Open-air museum and art park featuring contemporary sculptures and mosaics integrated into the remains of a medieval monastic complex.

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Chiesa Santa Maria della Cattolica dei Greci

The oldest church in Reggio Calabria, representing the city’s historical Byzantine-Greek rite. It features a neoclassical facade from its 19th-century reconstruction.

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Parco archeologico Griso-Laboccetta

Urban archaeological area preserving the remains of a Greek sanctuary from the 6th century BC, including terracotta votive offerings.

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Reggio Calabria Lido

Central railway station providing immediate access to the city's coastal promenade and the nearby National Museum of Magna Grecia.

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Aspromonte National Park

A place where the highest mountains and the deep sea meets. Home of many rare species of both flora and fauna.