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Reggio Calabria
Reggio Calabria sits on the toe of Italy's boot, staring across the Strait of Messina at Sicily's volcanic coastline, with Mount Etna often visible on clear days. The city is best known for the Riace Bronzes, two monumental Greek statues housed in its archaeological museum, and for a seafront promenade that locals call the most beautiful mile in Italy.
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Frequently asked questions about Reggio Calabria
How do I get to Reggio Calabria?
Most travellers fly into Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), locally called Tito Minniti, which has its own small rail stop on the Jonica line linking directly to Reggio Calabria Centrale station in a few minutes; others arrive by train or ferry via the regional hub at Villa San Giovanni, just across the strait. Centrale station, the city's main rail terminus, also connects south to Sicily and north along Calabria's coast.
How many days should I spend in Reggio Calabria?
Allow ~1 to 2 days: enough for the archaeological museum and Riace Bronzes, the seafront corso, and a half-day detour across the strait to Sicily if time allows.
What is Reggio Calabria known for?
Reggio Calabria sits on the toe of Italy's boot, staring across the Strait of Messina at Sicily's volcanic coastline, with Mount Etna often visible on clear days. The city is best known for the Riace Bronzes, two monumental Greek statues housed in its archaeological museum, and for a seafront promenade that locals call the most beautiful mile in Italy.