Palmi

Palmi extends along the Tyrrhenian coast on a terrace in the Sant'Elia mountains valley, offering views of the Mediterranean Sea at 228 meters elevation point.

The municipality originated when inhabitants of Taurianum settled this location to escape Saracen invasions, later experiencing multiple reconstructions following earthquakes in 1783, 1898, and 1908.

The Casa della Cultura houses multiple institutions including the Ethnographic Museum, Modern Art Gallery, Guerrisi Museum, Municipal Library, and Museum of Antiquities.

The municipality serves as an administrative center for 33 municipalities in the Gioia Tauro plain, managing services for approximately 170,000 inhabitants under postal code 89015.

The Varia Festival, recognized by UNESCO, takes place each year on August 16th, coinciding with the procession of San Rocco through the streets of Palmi.

Location: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Capital city: Palmi

Elevation above the sea: 228 m

Shares border with: Gioia Tauro, Seminara

Website: http://comunedipalmi.it

GPS coordinates: 38.36667,15.85000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56