The province of Reggio di Calabria is located in the southernmost part of the "Italian boot" on the shores of the Straits of Messina, and bears the name of the main city of Reggio di Calabria.
Reggio, restored after the disaster of 1908, acquired a completely different appearance. The new center is located along the sea, between the rivers Kalo-Pinache and Annunziata. Today, here is the residence of the Calabrian episcopate, and the port of the city is considered to be one of the largest in the south of the country. Here, the A3 expressway stretching from north to south, across Italy, ends
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How to get here
Reggio di Calabria is easily accessible by car from Lamezia Terme Airport and Naples Airport. The trains can be reached from Naples by boarding the station Centrale, the route will take 5 hours 20 minutes, also by Lamezia Terme, from Centrale station in 1 hour 30 minutes.
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A bit of history
Antique Rechion was founded in 743 BC. e., in 270 BC. e. Regium-Julius became the center of one of the southern municipality of Rome. In the Middle Ages the city was repeatedly destroyed by pirates-Saracens. Today, from the glorious past in Reggio di Calabria, very little has been preserved - the sad result of numerous earthquakes. The last time the disaster with Reggio happened in 1908 and almost completely wiped the city off the face.
Climate
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Cuisine Reggio di Calabria
The most famous gastronomic tradition of the region - this is a mandatory menu for Christmas, consisting of 13 dishes. The mistress of the law does not have to make mistakes. The main dish of all restaurants - sagna chine (lasagne piene) - festive lasagna with the addition of pork forcemeat, mushrooms, peas and eggs. It is also possible without a capocollo, an appetizing smoked crocheted roll from the neck, next to it there is a salted ham pancetta and pork sausages salsicce
Pork dishes are frequent guests on Italian tables, therefore servellata - a porcine serverel in white wine and fennel is solemnly planted in the center. Spicy liver sausage ngugghia has a paste base and is easily spread on bread. No less tasty dishes of fish and seafood: Pesce stocco alla calabrese - dried cod, alici - fried in oil anchovies, sarde a scapece - fried in breadcrumbs sardines, alalunga in agrodolce - tuna in sweet and sour sauce with vinegar and onion. @
You can not miss out on your tour menu Maccarruni i'casa - pasta with meat sauce, Frittole - stewed tongue and kidneys, Melanzane alla parmigiana - aubergines that are baked with Parmigian cheese and tomatoes.
- To see Fata Morgana, a mirage that appears at certain moments in the Gulf of Messina.
- Try fragrant dishes from swordfish in the village of fishermen Chianalea, because only local fishermen know how to cook a real culinary masterpiece from it. You can get here by train.
- To get to the festival of fireworks in honor of Saint Roch in the colorful town of Scilla.
- Bring as a souvenir one of the cheeses sold all over the place: Pecorino Crotonese, Pecorino del Monte Poro; Caprino della Limina; Ricotta di capra affumicata di Mammola; Ricottone salato; Ricotta di capra; Ricotta di pecora.
- Admire the purple shade of the sea waters of the Tyrrhenian coast, off the coast of Costa Viola (Violet Coast).
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Reggio di Calabria
Not typical for Italy, the layout of the city immediately catches your eye: perfectly rectangular streets cut at right angles into wide spacious squares, and the most colorful straight line is undoubtedly the "most beautiful kilometer in Italy" according to the poet Gabriele d'Annunzio - the quay taking the beginning of the railway station.
The famous Lungomare Matteotti embankment is planted with fruit and exotic trees. There are many mansions, palaces and villas in the Art Nouveau style, and in good weather the silhouette of Sicily and the volcano Etna are clearly visible. By the way, next to the impressive lay the ruins of Greek walls, which were built in the 4th century. BC. e., and the ruins of the Roman term.
Start a tour of the city better from Piazza Castello. Nearby you can see the Church of Ottimachi (Chiesa dell'Ottimati) on the Place Castello, inside which there are individual columns and fragments of the mosaic floor, remaining from the Byzantine Abbey of Santa Maria di Terreti and related to the subtle Arabian style 10 century.
Cathedral of Maria Santissima-Assunta in Chelo
Walking around the shops and at the same time exploring the city's vibrant sights allows the central street of Corso Garibaldi .It is here that the heavenly dome is supported by the Cathedral of Maria Santissima in Cielo, the highest religious institution in the city .The facade of the cathedral, consisting of three parts, has three bronzes, which are rare in their beauty, in the colored stained-glass windows solar whiskers twirl .Inside the cathedral are kept the sarcophagi of the local bishops 5-6 in .Of particular value are the two fonts of the Barça, a marble altar with bronze bas-reliefs by Antonio Berti, paintings from the 19th century and a medallion by Francesco Gerace - real works of art .
Other Reggio Temples
Another church of the Graziella business (Chiesa della Graziella) is a striking example of the Calabrian Baroque architecture. Its name comes from the word grazie, which translates as "thank you." The meaning is concluded grandiose: it is a gratitude to the Virgin Mary, who intercedes for people and helps in difficult times.
The sanctuary of Maria Santissima della Consolazione is known among locals and tourists, like Eremo. It is within its walls that the image of Madonna Consolation, the patroness of the city, is kept, the day of which is celebrated on the second Saturday of September.
Aragonese Castle
Aragonese Castle (Castello Aragonese) - another sparkling brilliant Reggio di Calabria. Ravelin, a defensive moat, an aqueduct, two towers of a cylindrical shape - all perfectly preserved from the time of irrepressible medieval battles.
National Museum of Greater Greece
All the details of the history of the region will be revealed by the exposition of the National Museum of Great Greece (Museo nazionale della Magna Grecia), which is also ready to reveal the secrets of many cultures that have become integral ingredients in the cocktail of becoming Reggio di Calabria .The museum is located in the Palazzo Piacentini building .Here you can get acquainted with the artifacts of the era of ancient Rome and the Byzantine Empire, a collection of pineapple, as well as medals, mirrors, jewelry, the marble head of Apollo from Ciro .On the square De Nava, stretched in front of the museum, there are formidable figures of soldiers, one of which relates to Phidia .Another unique exhibit is a sample of ancient Greek portrait painting, the canvas "The Head of the Philosopher" from Porticello .
Surroundings Reggio
Mount Aspromonte, on the slopes of which the park has warmed up, the southern ski resort Gambari is functioning on its territory, ready to welcome snow extreme sportsmen in winter.
The neighboring town of San Giorgio will be greeted with a sandy beach guarded by the medieval castle of Ruffo. Marina di Chilla - another excellent golden beach, on the edge of which settled colorful discos, the best restaurants.
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