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Country

Parco Nazionale dell' Aspromonte

Reggio Calabria (14 Km)

The Aspromonte National Park is a protected natural area that is located within the province of Reggio Calabria. It takes its name from the homonymous Massif, which is part of the complex of the Southern Alps. The geological complex is mainly composed of granite and metamorphic rocks and has an older origin than the Apennines. Here you can observe different types of flora and fauna.

Art and culture

Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The National Museum of Magna Grecia is in possession of one of the most remarkable collection of artifacts from Magna Grecia. The collections include materials found from excavations in some regions of southern Italy such as Sicily, Calabria and Basilicata. There are numerous famous works that can be seen in the museum, such as the Riace Bronzes, the Head of the Philosopher and the collections of pinakes, terracotta votive pictures.

Castello Aragonese

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The Aragonese castle of Reggio Calabria is the main fortification of the city. This is located in the homonymous square and is considered, together with the Bronzes of Riace, one of the main historical symbols of the city of Reggio. Since 1956 it hosts the observatory of the National Institute of Geophysics.

Cattedrale di Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The Cathedral of Reggio Calabria is dedicated to Maria Santissima Assunta and is the largest religious building in Calabria. This is located in the historic center of the city and is facing the wide Piazza del Duomo.

Chiesa di San Gaetano Catanoso

Reggio Calabria (22 Km)

Chiesa di Gesù e Maria

Reggio Calabria (22 Km)

S. Maria di Tridetti

Staiti (15 Km)

Shortly before arriving at the town of Staiti, along the Comunale da Brancaleone, you will find a tourist sign indicating the direction for Tridetti. The apses of the small Church can be seen among the expanses of olive trees already from the street. To the tourist, the building declared a National Monument and dated the 11th century, is presented from the rear side. The main facade is facing the mountain (called Count Roger) covered by propellers and oaks. Further downstream the gaze is lost among the rows of citrus fruits and the colored stain of the oleanders.

Fortino Nord

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

Fortino Nord, also called Battery Pentimele Nord, dates back to the mid-sixteenth century. Despite being built with natural stones and bricks, it is in excellent condition. Its structure consists of a drawbridge and two columns in sandstone limestone. A special feature is the secret passage that leads to the port and then to the Castle.

Museo Paleomarino

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The Paleomarino Museum was initially established as a cultural and scientific association, over the years it is enriched with scientific and paleontological collections collected by the biologist and physician Angelo Vazzana. The museum structure is divided into two sections. One section is dedicated to paleontology, which includes fossil finds from the past, and the other finds of marine biology. In addition, the Museum has video materials and specialized texts open for consultation.

Museo Agrumario

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The Agrumario Museum is located in the Experimental Station for the essences and citrus industry of Reggio Calabria. The Museum houses machinery used for the extraction of juice and citrus essences including the Gangeri machine, which displays photographic collections showing the process of processing jasmine and the cultivation of opium poppy.

Museo dello Strumento Musicale

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The Musical Instrument Museum is located in an exhibition space of more than two hundred square meters. Since 1996, it has been welcoming musical instruments that belong to the traditional folk and ethnic music culture coming from all over the world. The exhibition shows about eight hundred instruments that are catalogued according to the Hornbostel-Sachs system and that belong to different families.

Piccolo Museo di San Paolo

Reggio Calabria (22 Km)

The Small Museum of San Paolo preserves the collection of works collected over sixty years by Monsignor Francesco Gangemi. The art gallery consists of about one hundred works and canvases dating back to the fifteenth and twentieth centuries. Among these are the canvas by Antonello da Messina “San Michele” and the “Madonna with Child” by Cima da Conegliano. Among the sacred objects are the works of the Messina goldsmith Filippo Juvara and there is also a sculptural room with materials of medieval origin.

Fortino Sud

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The South Fortino is also called Drums Pellizzeri. It was built after the Unification of Italy, in 1896, because the need was felt to fortify the area. In fact, for this purpose, its structure is very camouflaged and compact with the territory. Today it is possible to visit it in its original form, as it is in excellent condition.

Teatro Cilea

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

The Teatro Francesco Cilea is the largest theater in all of Calabria named after the musician of Palmi Francesco Cilea. This is characterized by a large 19th-century style room in the shape of a horseshoe. The exterior lines are inspired by classical architecture.

Food and wine

Az.Agr. F.Lli Zagarella

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

Vintripodi Cantine

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Roccaforte del Greco

Roccaforte del Greco

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Roccaforte Del Greco

Roccaforte del Greco

Comune di Bova

Bova (7 Km)

Comune di Bagaladi

Bagaladi (7 Km)

Aeroporto dello Stretto

Reggio Calabria (19 Km)

Comune di Palizzi

Palizzi (12 Km)

Pro Loco Pitagora

Samo (14 Km)

A.P.T. Azienda di Promozione Turistica

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

Comune di Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

Comune di Calanna

Calanna (21 Km)

Comune di Cardeto

Cardeto (12 Km)

Comune di Condofuri

Condofuri (6 Km)

Comune di Delianuova

Delianuova (21 Km)

Comune di Laganadi

Laganadi (19 Km)

Comune di Melito di Porto Salvo

Melito di Porto Salvo (45 Km)

Comune di Caraffa del Bianco

Caraffa del Bianco (17 Km)

Comune di Africo

Africo (21 Km)

Comune di Roghudi

Roghudi (18 Km)

Comune di Samo

Samo (14 Km)

Comune di San Lorenzo

San Lorenzo (7 Km)

Comune di San Luca

San Luca (19 Km)

Comune di San Roberto

San Roberto (19 Km)

Comune di Sant'Agata del Bianco

Sant'Agata del Bianco (17 Km)

Comune di Sant'Alessio in Aspromonte

Sant'Alessio in Aspromonte (18 Km)

Comune di Staiti

Staiti (13 Km)

Pro Loco

Bova (7 Km)

Pro Loco

Caraffa del Bianco (17 Km)

Comune di Casignana

Casignana (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni E di Accoglienza Turistica

Bova Marina (13 Km)

Comunita' Montana dello Stretto

Reggio Calabria (22 Km)

Comunita' Montana Versante Tirrenico Meridionale

Delianuova (21 Km)

Comunita' Montana Versante Ionico Meridionale

Melito di Porto Salvo (17 Km)

Comune di Bova Marina

Bova Marina (13 Km)

Comune di Brancaleone

Brancaleone (20 Km)

Comune di Bruzzano Zeffirio

Bruzzano Zeffirio (17 Km)

Pro Loco San Salvatore di Reggio Calabria

Reggio Calabria (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Bova Marina (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica

Reggio Calabria (23 Km)

Comune di Platì

Plati' (23 Km)

Porto Bova Marina

Bova Marina (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Roghudi

Roghudi (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Samo

Samo (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica San Roberto

San Roberto (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'agata Del Bianco

Sant'Agata del Bianco (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'alessio In Aspromonte

Sant'Alessio in Aspromonte (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Scido

Scido (22 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Staiti

Staiti (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Africo

Africo (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bagaladi

Bagaladi (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bianco

Bianco (23 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bova

Bova (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Brancaleone

Brancaleone (20 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Bruzzano Zeffirio

Bruzzano Zeffirio (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Calanna

Calanna (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Caraffa Del Bianco

Caraffa del Bianco (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cardeto

Cardeto (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Casignana

Casignana (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Condofuri

Condofuri (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Delianuova

Delianuova (21 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ferruzzano

Ferruzzano (17 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Laganadi

Laganadi (19 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Melito Di Porto Salvo

Melito di Porto Salvo (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montebello Jonico

Montebello Jonico (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Motta San Giovanni

Motta San Giovanni (18 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Palizzi

Palizzi (12 Km)

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Visit Roccaforte del Greco - Tourism and travel tips for your vacation or weekend.

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San Lorenzo

Condofuri

Bagaladi

Bova

Melito di Porto Salvo

Roghudi

Cardeto

Montebello Jonico

Bova Marina

Motta San Giovanni

Palizzi

Brancaleone

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