Locri, Archaeological site and coastal town in Calabria, Italy.
The modern town of Locri stretches along the Ionian Sea coast, featuring both ancient Greek ruins and contemporary Mediterranean architecture at 7 meters elevation.
Ancient Greeks established Epizephyrian Locris around 680 BCE, constructing defensive walls and implementing the legal system of Zaleucus, the first written Greek law code.
The National Museum of Locri displays numerous terracotta votive tablets from the fifth century BCE, depicting offerings to the goddess Persephone.
Visitors reach Locri through the nearby A2 motorway, with regular train connections to Reggio Calabria and convenient access to ferry services to Sicily.
The archaeological park contains remains of a Ionic temple of Marasa and a fourth-century BCE theater that held 4,500 spectators during ancient performances.
Location: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria
Elevation above the sea: 7 m
Shares border with: Antonimina, Portigliola, Siderno, Gerace
Website: https://comune.locri.rc.it
GPS coordinates: 38.23333,16.26667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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