Cathedral of Maria Santissima Assunta (Reggio Calabria Cathedral)
- Why visit: Rebuilt in a neo-Romanesque style after the 1908 earthquake, the cathedral features majestic interiors and a peaceful piazza.
- Highlights: Arched colonnades, bronze doors, modern mosaics, and a grand organ.
- Location: Piazza Duomo
- Cost: Free entry
Castello Aragonese (Aragonese Castle)
- Why visit: A fortified medieval structure turned Renaissance fortress, it’s one of the city’s oldest landmarks.
- Highlights: Massive stone towers, elevated views from the base, and stunning nighttime illumination.
- Location: Piazza Castello
- Cost: Free to explore the exterior; entry inside may require a ticket when exhibitions are held
Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi (The Liberty-style Promenade)
- Why visit: The city’s main thoroughfare is lined with early 20th-century Art Nouveau buildings, palaces, and elegant shops.
- Highlights: Palazzo Mazzitelli, Palazzo Spinelli, decorative ironwork balconies, and facades.
- Location: Corso Garibaldi (runs through central Reggio)
- Cost: Free – just walk and admire
Teatro Francesco Cilea
- Why visit: A stunning example of neoclassical architecture dedicated to the famous composer Francesco Cilea.
- Highlights: Symmetrical facade, grand arched windows, and historical elegance.
- Location: Corso Garibaldi, 384
- Cost: Free to admire from the outside; interior visits during events only
Villa Zerbi
- Why visit: A beautifully preserved neo-Gothic mansion, often used for exhibitions and cultural events.
- Highlights: Pointed arches, red-brick design, and historic detailing.
- Location: Via Giulia, near the waterfront
- Cost: Free to view from outside
Palazzo della Prefettura (Prefecture Palace)
- Why visit: A prime example of Fascist-era monumental architecture with a harmonious balance of symmetry and strength.
- Highlights: Colonnaded entrance, decorative reliefs, and formal urban design.
- Location: Piazza Italia
- Cost: Free to see from outside
The Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II
- Why visit: A triumphal-style monument dedicated to Italy’s first king after unification.
- Highlights: Marble base, bronze statue, and its placement facing the sea.
- Location: Lungomare Falcomatà
- Cost: Free
Church of the Ottimati (Chiesa degli Ottimati)
- Why visit: A unique Norman-Byzantine style church rebuilt after the earthquake, reflecting southern Italy’s eclectic religious architecture.
- Highlights: Red dome, medieval-style windows, and ornate interiors.
- Location: Near the castle at Via Cimino
- Cost: Free
Palazzo Nesci Sant’Agata
- Why visit: A Liberty-style private palace with detailed wrought-iron balconies and stucco decorations.
- Highlights: Photogenic corners perfect for architecture lovers.
- Location: Historic center, near Piazza Duomo
- Cost: Free to admire
The Seafront Wall and Decorative Stairs
- Why visit: The Lungomare’s artistic staircases and mosaics are as much part of the city’s urban landscape as its buildings.
- Highlights: Scenic staircases, iron benches, and art-deco flourishes.
- Location: Lungomare Falcomatà
- Cost: Free – ideal for walks, photos, and views of Mount Etna
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