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        • Tropea
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        • Amantea
        • Soverato
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        • Roseto Capo Spulico
        • Briatico
        • San Lucido
        • Ciro Marina
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        • Capo Vaticano
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        • Nicotera Marina
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        • Catanzaro Lido
        • Ardore Marina
        • Marina di Santa Maria del Cedro
        • Bovalino Marina
        • Marina di Fuscaldo
        • Cetraro Marina
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        • Caminia
        • Tonnara di Palmi
        • Copanello
        • Cavinia
        • Marina di Zambrone
        • Sant'Irene Torre Vecchia
        • Santa Maria di Ricadi
        • Squillace Lido
        • Longobardi Marina
        • Marina di Belmonte
        • Coreca
        • Marina di Fiumefreddo Bruzio
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        • Aieta
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        • Caccuri
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        • Belvedere Marittimo
        • Palizzi
        • Squillace
        • Tortora
        • Mormanno
        • Nicotera
        • Belmonte Calabro
        • Cleto
        • San Giovanni in Fiore
        • Santa Domenica Talao
        • Papasidero
        • Sorbo San Basile
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        • Pentedattilo
        • Roghudi Vecchio
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        • Taverna
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      • Sila National Park
      • Pollino National Park
      • Aspromonte National Park
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      • Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
      • Chiesetta di Piedigrotta
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Reggio Calabria​

Reggio  Calabria


The city of Reggio Calabria is the capital city of the Province of Reggio Calabria with a population of 180,369 inhabitants.

​It's situated on the eastern shore of the Strait of Messina and lies 157 kilometres south of Catanzaro, the regional capital of Calabria.

The main attractions in Reggio Calabria are the Riace Bronzes; a pair of 5th century bronze sculptures housed in the Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia. Other places of interest include Castello Aragonese) and seafront lined with modern sculptures. 
The lungomare (seafront) is one of the liveliest areas of the city and affords wonderful views across the sea to Sicily. This is where you'll find most places to eat and drink while the majority of shops are located on Corso Garibaldi which is also the location of the city's cathedral, the Basilica Cattedrale di Maria Santissima Assunta in Cielo. 

​Accommodation options in Reggio Calabria include 5 hotels, 51 bed and breakfasts and 26 private apartments available for short stays. 

Nearby places of interest include
Scilla, Chianalea, Aspromonte National Park and the ghost town of Roghudi.

​Using public transport you can take a direct train to Scilla, an attractive seaside town with a journey time of just 26 minutes or even closer, the port of Villa San Giovanni which is where the ferries cross between Sicily and Calabria.

By car you can reach the fellow provincial capitals of Catanzaro in 1 hour and 39 minutes (157 km), Vibo Valentia in 1 hour 13 minutes (103 km), Cosenza in 2 hours and 7 minutes (187 km), or Crotone 2 hours and 42 minutes a journey of 226 kilometres. 


Reggio Calabria's transport system includes local buses while the main train station, called Reggio di Calabria Centrale, is situated in the city centre. 

There are two airports to consider for the city; it has its own airport (Reggio Calabria Airport) close to the city centre but this only deals with domestic flights. For international flights you can use Lamezia Terme Airport which around an hour and a half away by car.

Category: Major Towns & Cities of Calabria

Administrative area: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Population: 180,369

Highlights: Riace Bronzes, Lungomare (Seafront)

Close by: ​Scilla, Chianalea, Aspromonte National Park, Roghudi

Recommended accommodation: Hotel Continental
Public transport: ​​Central train station, Local Buses

By train: ​​Villa San Giovanni - 17 minutes, Scilla - 26 minutes
By car: Catanzaro - 1 hr 39',​​  Cosenza - 1 hr 59', Crotone - 2 hrs 42'

By air: ​​Reggio Calabria Airport (4 km), Lamezia Terme (133 km)


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        • Pizzo
        • Praia a Mare
        • Diamante
        • Scalea
        • Bagnara Calabra
        • Amantea
        • Soverato
        • San Nicola Arcella
        • Roseto Capo Spulico
        • Briatico
        • San Lucido
        • Ciro Marina
        • Trebisacce
        • Cariati
        • Siderno
      • Beach Resorts of Calabria >
        • Capo Vaticano
        • Le Castella
        • Marina di Belvedere
        • Cittadella del Capo
        • Cirella
        • Vibo Marina
        • Nicotera Marina
        • Sangineto Lido
        • Catanzaro Lido
        • Ardore Marina
        • Marina di Santa Maria del Cedro
        • Bovalino Marina
        • Marina di Fuscaldo
        • Cetraro Marina
      • Beaches of Calabria >
        • Caminia
        • Tonnara di Palmi
        • Copanello
        • Cavinia
        • Marina di Zambrone
        • Sant'Irene Torre Vecchia
        • Santa Maria di Ricadi
        • Squillace Lido
        • Longobardi Marina
        • Marina di Belmonte
        • Coreca
        • Marina di Fiumefreddo Bruzio
        • Acquappesa Marina
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      • Calabria's Borghi Piu Belli d'Italia >
        • Santa Severina
        • Altomonte
        • Oriolo
        • Buonvicino
        • Stilo
        • Chianalea
        • Bova
        • Rocca Imperiale
        • Fiumefreddo Bruzio
        • Civita
        • Gerace
        • Aieta
        • Morano Calabro
        • Caccuri
      • Hill Towns of Calabria >
        • Belvedere Marittimo
        • Palizzi
        • Squillace
        • Tortora
        • Mormanno
        • Nicotera
        • Belmonte Calabro
        • Cleto
        • San Giovanni in Fiore
        • Santa Domenica Talao
        • Papasidero
        • Sorbo San Basile
      • Ghost Towns of Calabria >
        • Pentedattilo
        • Roghudi Vecchio
      • Orange Flag Towns of Calabria >
        • Taverna
    • National Parks of Calabria >
      • Sila National Park
      • Pollino National Park
      • Aspromonte National Park
    • Religious Sites of Calabria >
      • Santuario di San Francesco di Paola
      • Chiesetta di Piedigrotta
    • Archaeological Sites of Calabria >
      • Capo Colonna
      • Sybaris
  • Travel
    • Airports in Calabria >
      • Lamezia Terme Airport
      • Reggio Calabria Airport
      • Crotone Airport
    • Sea Ports in Calabria >
      • Villa San Giovanni
      • Gioia Tauro
  • Calabria Hotels
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