Reggio Calabria Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the historic city in Calabria
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Latest page update: 18 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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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. |
Province: Metropolitan City of Reggio Calabria
Region: Calabria Population: 169,795 (in 2024 - source) Size: 239 km² Elevation: 0-31 metres Highlights: Riace Bronzes, lungomare (seafront) Connected to the Italian High Speed Train Network Close by: Scilla, Chianalea, Aspromonte National Park, Bova |
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) |