Reggio Calabria

From the 8th century BCE, many Greeks fled their homeland to settle in south Italy and Sicily. This "Magna Grecia" influenced Roman culture, and founded cities such as Naples and Syracuse, before eventually being absorbed into the Roman Republic. This museum shows their story and artefacts. The highlight is the Bronzi di Riace, two full-size bronze sculptures of bearded nude warriors, cast about 460–430 BCE. The statues are kept in a special room with restricted access: visits are scheduled every 20 min, with the first 20 min watching a film in the "pre-filter room", then viewing the statues for another 20 min.

Rebuilt in modern Romanesque after its predecessor was wrecked in the earthquake of 1908.

Just a masonry shell, sometimes used for concerts, you come for the panorama of the city. It's named for the Kings of Aragon who re-built it in the 14th century.

Built in the 10th century as a Norman church, it has suffered multiple destructions, including in the earthquake of 1908. The present structure, completed in 1933, is in neo-Byzantine style.

Rebuilt in Gothic style in the 20th century.

Built in Neo-Gothic style in 1925, it's only open for exhibitions, e.g. as a satellite of the Venice Biennale.

Rebuilt in modern style in 1965, this is where the Madonna sets off on her annual procession.

This 1500-seater neoclassical building hosts various musical and theatrical performances.