Things to do in Fiumara Italy – what to see attractions and activities

Among all the batteries this is among the largest. It is part of that of Matiniti Superiore. This complex of buildings was built in 1888, as we can read on the front door. Its structure consists of ten howitzer stations. It is among the best preserved, compared to all buildings of this type in the area.

The fortress of Scilla, a natural gateway to the Scylleum Strait, today in Messina, has always been a central point for controlling maritime traffic.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.