Cosenza Day Trip: Reggio Calabria, Reggio Calabria, Italy

The narrow Strait of Messina holds much聽historical importance and is what separates the coastal city of Reggio Calabria (Reggio) at the very end of Italy, from the picturesque聽island of Sicily.

A coastal town that holds many historical secrets for you to unveil, there鈥檚 enough in Reggio to keep you busy for more than a day.

Art, fabulous museums, ancient churches, beautiful ornate architecture, and the seafront are just some of the activities to enjoy in Reggio.

Reggio鈥檚 history can be traced back to the Early to Middle Bronze Age. And, as with most of southern Italy, Reggio鈥檚 history is tumultuous.

Reggio鈥檚 history is traced back to the Early to Middle Bronze Age. And, as with most of southern Italy, Reggio鈥檚 history is tumultuous. Including, selling most of Reggio鈥檚 residents into slavery during the 918AD-occupation by the Arabs to the occupation by the Normans, Greeks, French, and Spanish. Then finally Garibaldi鈥檚 dictatorship in 1860.

Suffering numerous destructive earthquakes over centuries, disastrous air raids and capture during WWII, and finally, infiltration by the聽鈥楴drangheta聽(Mafia) in its council, Reggio has also witnessed violent protests during the past years. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Cosenza Day Trip: Reggio Calabria
Guide Location: Italy » Reggio Calabria
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Nilla Palmer
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