- Reggio Calabria is a Port city that lies on the Strait of Messina, opposite the Sicilian port of Messina, and is located in the Calabria Region of southern Italy.
- It was originally called Rhegion, a Greek city forming part of Magna Graecia. and then renamed Rhegium by the Romans and incorporated into Italia.
History
- It is at the southern end of the Via Popilia from Capua.
- Under Roman Rule it continued to be a wealthy maritime city.
Roman and Greek Sites
- Roman Baths
- The Remains are located on the sea front.
- Greek City Walls
- These are almost unique in that they date from the Greek era.
Museums
- National Museum of Greater Greece
- Piazza Giuseppe De Nava, 26, 89123, Reggio Calabria.
- The museum holds many artefacts from the period of Magna Graecia.
Roman Roads
- Via Popilia
- Capua-Reggio Calabria (Rhegium)
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