Reggio Calabria is a city rich in history. Its foundation dates back to 734 BC by the Greek Chalcidian. Since then, the city has always been resurrected on the same site, even after the disastrous earthquake of 1908 that utterly destroyed it. However, it was following this event that the vestiges of classical Reggio and of its rich history emerged. From there, the foundation of the Magna Grecia Museum soon after contributed to the culture and beauty of the Reggio area. Today, Reggio is a cultural city and not only thanks to its museum, but also the Pinacoteca Civica ("Civic Art Gallery"), the Castello Argonese (“Argonese Castle”), the Teatro Comunale (“Community Theatre”) and the Museo del Bergamotto (“Bergamot Museum”).
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The Church of Jesus and Mary
Located in the heart of the historic city centre, the church of Jesus and Mary was rebuilt after the tragic earthquake of 1908 thanks to a project by the engineer Gino Zani in the same place where it had previously stood.
The Church of Saint Antonio Abate di Archi
The Small church of Saint Antonio Abate is located in the hills of Gullina, in the Archi district. It is among the last evidence of the Byzantine spiritual tradition found in the city. In high demand for wedding ceremonies, the church overlooks a small square that enjoys a splendid view of the Strai [...]
The Church of Saint Augustine
In the square of the same name, a few metres from the central Garibaldi Square, stands the church of Saint Augustine. The building owes its name to the pre-existing convent of Augustinian fathers present on the site until the 1908 earthquake.
The church of San Giorgio al Corso
The Church of San Giorgio al Corso is in Corso Garibaldi, next to Via Giudecca and is dedicated to the Patron Saint of the city. It was consecrated in 1596. In the square next to the church (Piazza San Giorgio) stood the statue of the Guardian Angel that dates back to 1637 and repres [...]
The Gothic church of S. Francesco di Gerace
An important Gothic style building, the Church of San Francesco is located in Piazza delle Tre Chiese and is one of the symbols of the medieval town of the city of Gerace. Like the Cathedral, it is considered a national architectural heritage.
The Madonna del Carmine Bagnara Calabra Sanctuary
The church of Madonna del Carmine in Bagnara Calabra dates to the end of the 18th century and bears testimony to the reconstruction that followed the earthquakes that hit the region in 1783. It is a magnificent example of late Baroque architecture.