Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria stretches along the Strait of Messina with a waterfront promenade offering views of Sicily and Mount Etna across the water.

The city originated as Rhegion, established by Greek colonists from Chalcis around 720 BCE, becoming a significant settlement in Magna Graecia.

The National Archaeological Museum displays ancient artifacts, including the Riace Bronzes, two full-size Greek bronze warrior statues discovered in the Mediterranean Sea.

The city connects to major Italian destinations through rail services to Naples, Rome, and Milan, while ferries provide regular crossings to Sicily.

Reggio Calabria produces bergamot, a citrus fruit essential for perfume manufacturing, which grows exclusively in this specific coastal area.

Location: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Inception: 8 century BCE

Elevation above the sea: 31 m

Website: http://www.reggiocal.it

Part of: Calabria

Shares border with: Calanna, Campo Calabro, Fiumara, Laganadi, Roccaforte del Greco, Santo Stefano in Aspromonte, Bagaladi, Cardeto, Motta San Giovanni, Sant'Alessio in Aspromonte, Villa San Giovanni, Chorio

Website: http://reggiocal.it

GPS coordinates: 38.11444,15.65000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:13