Roman Baths archaeological site in Reggio Calabria showing ancient mosaic floors and remains of tepidarium, calidarium, and cold bath.

Things to Do Near the Piazza Italia in Reggio Calabria

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Roman Baths archaeological site in Reggio Calabria showing ancient mosaic floors and remains of tepidarium, calidarium, and cold bath.
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Treasures of Reggio Calabria: A Journey Beneath the City
Exterior view of the Church of Jesus and Mary in Reggio Calabria, showing its elegant façade.
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Church of Jesus and Mary Reggio Calabria
Exterior view of the Church of San Giuseppe al Corso in Reggio Calabria, featuring its Gothic-style façade and central rose window.
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Church of San Giuseppe al Corso Reggio Calabria
Monumental Staircase Via Giudecca in Reggio Calabria, 169 stone steps ascending terraces with panoramic city and sea views.
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Monumental Staircase of Via Giudecca Reggio Calabria
Exterior view of the Church of San Giorgio al Corso in Reggio Calabria, featuring its historic stone façade along Corso Garibaldi.
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Church of San Giorgio al Corso Reggio Calabria
Interior of the National Museum of Bergamot in Reggio Calabria displaying vintage bergamot extraction machines, essential oil bottles, and artisanal perfume items.
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National Museum of Bergamot in Reggio Calabria
Elegant view of Palazzo Corrado Alvaro in Reggio Calabria, featuring a Roman altar and historic sculptures inside the grand staircase.
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Palazzo Corrado Alvaro Reggio Calabria
Palazzo Guarna Reggio Calabria façade with Liberty-style floral decorations, neoclassical columns, and ornate balconies in the historic city center.
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Palazzo Guarna Reggio Calabria
Front view of Palazzo San Giorgio in Reggio Calabria, showing its Art Nouveau Liberty-style façade, arched windows, decorative stonework, and iconic clock tower in Piazza Italia.
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Palazzo San Giorgio Reggio Calabria
Night view of Corso Garibaldi Reggio Calabria, showing a pedestrian street illuminated by classical street lamps, flanked by historic buildings, with distant pedestrians adding life to the scene.
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Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi Reggio Calabria

Piazza Italia, officially known as Piazza Vittorio Emanuele II, is the heart of Reggio Calabria’s political and cultural life. Famous for the iconic Monument to Italy by Rocco Larussa, the square blends history, art, and civic architecture. Surrounded by key institutions like Palazzo San Giorgio, Palazzo del Governo, and Teatro Francesco Cilea, Piazza Italia is perfect for a cultural stroll. Discover hidden gems nearby, including the fascinating archaeological hypogeum, and explore the historic square that has mirrored the city’s evolution for over 140 years.

Main entrance of the Diocesan Museum of Reggio Calabria inside the Archbishop’s Palace, featuring historic arches and sacred architectural details.
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The Diocesan Museum of Reggio Calabria
Interior view of the National Archaeological Museum of Locri in Reggio Calabria with illuminated display cases containing ancient Greek and Roman artifacts.
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National Archaeological Museum of Locri in Reggio Calabria
MuSaBa Museum Park rising above the hills of Mammola, where ancient stone architecture meets contemporary artistic vision.
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MuSaBa Museum Park of Mammola in Reggio Calabria
The Omonoia monument by Giuseppe Gattuso overlooking the Strait of Messina at Parco Lineare Sud in Reggio Calabria.
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Omonoia in Reggio Calabria
Long mural-covered promenade at Parco Lineare Sud in Reggio Calabria with cycling and jogging paths by the sea.
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Parco Lineare Sud The Waterfront Extension of Reggio Calabria
Jasmine Coast (Costa dei Gelsomini): the Ionian Coast of Calabria
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Jasmine Coast (Costa dei Gelsomini): the Ionian Coast of Calabria
Purple Coast Tyrrhenian Coast of Calabria
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Purple Coast Tyrrhenian Coast of Calabria
Reflective steel dome of Planetarium Pythagoras in Reggio Calabria overlooking the city and the Strait of Messina under a clear sky.
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Planetarium Pythagoras Reggio Calabria
Roman Baths archaeological site in Reggio Calabria showing ancient mosaic floors and remains of tepidarium, calidarium, and cold bath.
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Treasures of Reggio Calabria: A Journey Beneath the City
Procession of the sacred Vara arriving at the Duomo of Reggio Calabria during the Feast of Our Lady of Consolation (Festa della Madonna della Consolazione), carried by devoted participants.
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The Feast of Our Lady of Consolation (Festa della Madonna della Consolazione di Reggio Calabria)

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