Reggio  Calabria​

By Dion Protani
Latest update: 14 March 2022
The city of Reggio Calabria is the capital city of the Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria province 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 Graecia. Other places of interest include the Castello Aragonese and seafront lined with modern sculptures. 
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​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. 

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

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.

Nearby places of interest include Scilla, Chianalea, Aspromonte National Park and the ghost town of Roghudi.
Comune di Reggio Calabria
Province: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria

Region: Calabria

Population: 173,026​​ ​(source: ISTAT 1 January 2022)

​Size: 239 km²

Elevation: 0-31 metres

Highlights: Riace Bronzes, lungomare (seafront)

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

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'

Fly to: ​​Reggio Calabria Airport (4 km), Lamezia Terme (133 km)

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