Reggio calabria a town in the heart of the mediterranean
1.
2. The town of
Reggio Calabria
streches 23 km,
from North to
South, on the
continental coast
of the Stretto di
Messina.
3. From the highest parts of Reggio it is possible to enjoy the wonderful
panoramic views of the Stretto di Messina and Sicily, and specially at
sunset when the sky changes its color and brightness so rapidly.
4. Lungomare
Falcomatà
Etna
Animated by the exotic
atmospheres bathing
shores, it becomes an
aggregation place of
citizens especially
during summer.
You can see Etna,
Sicily’s volcano, the
highest in Europe, from
here.
5. The Cathedral
The Cathedral of Santa
Maria Assunta is the
biggest religious
building in Reggio
Calabria. It is located
in the historical city
center where it shows
its main facade on the
Cathedral Square.
6. Feast of Our Lady of Consolation
The sacred effigy of Virgin painted in 1547
and guarded in Eremo Church, is brought in
procession along the streets of the city of
Reggio Calabria the second Saturday of
September.
7. Arena of Stretto
The Arena of Stretto is a theatre of modern construction, It likes ancient
greek theatre, situated on the waterfront Falcomatà at Reggio Calabria.
The theatre is often used for musical and cinematographic events and
parties.
8. The Aragonese Castle of Reggio Calabria is considered one of
the most important historic simbol of Reggio Calabria. It is
very ancient and the actual castle is a small part of the
original castle
9. Riace Warriors
The Riace Warriors are two
big bronze statues and they
constitute an unic
phonomenon among Greek art.
They were found into the
Ionio Sea near Riace in 1972.
The Young or the Hero was
made in about 430-420 a.C.,
the Old or the Strategist
about 460-450 a.C.