Locri

Locri is a modern coastal town on the Ionian Sea in Calabria with ancient Greek ruins scattered throughout and contemporary Mediterranean buildings mixed with older structures. The settlement sits at a low elevation and blends archaeological remains with everyday community life.

Ancient Greeks founded Epizephyrian Locris around 680 BCE and built defensive walls along with implementing the legal system of Zaleucus, the first written Greek law code. This early settlement shaped the region's cultural and legal development for centuries.

The National Museum displays numerous terracotta votive tablets from the fifth century BCE showing offerings to the goddess Persephone. These objects reveal the daily religious practices and personal prayers of ancient inhabitants.

Visitors can reach the town via the nearby A2 motorway and enjoy regular train connections to Reggio Calabria plus convenient ferry services to Sicily. The coastal location makes it easy to explore archaeological sites on foot and visit other nearby destinations in the region.

The archaeological park holds remains of an Ionic temple of Marasa and a fourth-century BCE theater that once seated about 4,500 spectators. These structures reveal the craftsmanship and scale of the ancient community.

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: December 14, 2025 19:35