Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria
Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria, Administrative division in Calabria, Italy
Description
The Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria is an administrative division on mainland Italy's southern coast, encompassing roughly 97 municipalities with varied landscapes. The territory includes coastal ports, inland villages, and agricultural zones that stretch from the shoreline toward the interior.
History
The region served as a major trading hub from ancient times, with Greek colonies and later Roman settlements taking root in its coastal areas. The current administrative structure formed in 2017 when the former province underwent reorganization to create a more streamlined governance system.
Culture
The National Archaeological Museum within the territory showcases treasures from Ancient Greece and reflects the region's deep connection to Mediterranean civilizations. These collections reveal how local communities traded and interacted with distant cultures across the sea.
Practical
The territory is well-connected by ferry services to Sicily and rail links to major Italian cities. Since the municipalities spread across a large area, local transportation is advisable for exploring different parts of the region.
Did you know?
The region produces roughly 90 percent of the world's bergamot oranges, a specialized citrus fruit with an intense fragrance. Essential oils extracted from these fruits are shipped globally for use in perfumes and medicines.
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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Polsi
27.8 km
Certosa di Serra San Bruno
77.3 km
Cattolica di Stilo
82.5 km
Aspromonte National Park
30.5 km
Reggio Calabria Cathedral
947 m
Castello Ruffo di Scilla
17.1 km
National Museum of Magna Græcia
413 m
Sfalassa Viaduct
22.3 km
Monte Sant'Elia
31.1 km
Montalto
24.2 km
Co-Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Mary, Gerace
52.8 km
Arena dello Stretto
429 m
Cascata del Marmarico
78.5 km
San Giovanni Theristis
83.5 km
Teatro comunale Francesco Cilea
501 m
Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella
80.3 km
Passo della Limina
56.5 km
Palazzo Campanella
1 km
Villa Genoese Zerbi
365 m
Roman Villa of Casignana
44.5 km
Natural regional park of Serre
80.9 km
Mausoleo di Francesco Cilea
32.5 km
Castello di San Fili
79 km
Zomaro
47.4 km
Monte Pecoraro
76 km
Chiesa degli Ottimati
737 m
Civic Pinacotheca of Reggio Calabria
488 m
National Museum, Locri
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