The Churches and Monasteries of Reggio Calabria
An artistic, cultural, and religious heritage of inestimable value
The architectural and monumental heritage of Reggio Calabria is made up of many places of religious worship, built during the various historical periods that the city has passed through over the centuries. The places dedicated to spirituality in the municipal area include 67 churches, 8 sanctuaries, 26 oratories, with as many as 52 religious communities, a sign of the city’s diversification and lively multiculturalism.
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.
The Monastery of the Visitation
On 11 November 1754, the three daughters of the Musitano family, one of the most eminent of Reggio Calabria, decided to consecrate their lives to the enclosure. Thus, around the three sisters, the first nucleus of the Monastery of the Visitation of St. Mary of Reggio Calabria was born. At the beginn [...]