Reggio Calabria: Where Italy Meets Ancient Greece

Gazing at Sicily across the strait, stepping into Magna Graecia's footsteps 🏛️ A Living Museum of Greek Heritage This overlooked gem facing Sicily preserves richer Greek artifacts than most Sicilian museums. Once a Greek colony, its archaeological treasures will transport you to 8th-century BC. 🌟 Must-See Landmarks 🏰 Aragonese Castle • 8th-century BC fortress with panoramic views of Sicily + Mt. Etna ⛪️ Byzantine-Norman Duomo • Rebuilt after earthquakes with Gothic-Byzantine fusion interiors 🏬 National Archaeological Museum • Crown jewel: Riace Bronzes (2,500-year-old Greek warrior statues) • Stunning collection of Greek pottery, tablets, and pre-Roman relics 🌊 "Italy's Most Beautiful Kilometer" • Falcomatà Seafront: Art Nouveau buildings + Greek/Roman ruins: Ancient Greek theater square with Athena statue 5th-century BC city walls Well-preserved Roman baths (2nd-3rd century mosaics) 💰 Budget Travel Paradise • €31/night B&Bs in June (Al Torrione had 9.6/10 reviews) • €1.50 bus rides from airport to center ⛴️ Easy Connections • From Sicily: 40-min ferry or train via Messina • From Milan: Flights from €30 round-trip 🗺️ 1-Day Itinerary Morning: Museum → Duomo → Greek ruins Afternoon: Seafront stroll → Aragonese Castle sunset Evening: Swordfish pasta + bergamot cocktail #HiddenItaly #MagnaGraecia #BudgetEurope #TwoSeasOneCity