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Greetings to the Province of Reggio Calabria
Hello everyone! Today we will talk about the Province of Reggio Calabria, a piece of land located in the southernmost part of the Italian peninsula. The province was abolished in 2017, but its rich cultural and geographical heritage remains a part of Italy.
Discovering the Physical Geography of the Province
The Province of Reggio Calabria was characterized by a landscape that was largely hilly, dominated by the imposing mountain range of Aspromonte. Only a narrow strip of coast washed by the Tyrrhenian Sea, called the Piana di Gioia, extended to the south. The province bordered the province of Catanzaro to the northeast and the province of Vibo Valentia to the northwest, while to the west it faced the Tyrrhenian Sea and to the south and east the Ionian Sea. With its 97 municipalities, the province occupied 21.1% of Calabria's territory.
Municipalities of the Province of Reggio Calabria
Among the municipalities that were part of the Province of Reggio Calabria, some stand out for their unique charm. Take for example, Gerace, famous for its medieval old town and the Castle of Frederick II, and Stilo, one of the most beautiful villages in Italy, with its Byzantine church of Cattolica. Other important municipalities are Pentedattilo, with its suggestive abandonment; Bova, center of the Greek-Calabrian culture; and Santa Cristina d'Aspromonte, the birthplace of the famous writer Corrado Alvaro.
History of the Province of Reggio Calabria
The Province of Reggio Calabria was created in 1817 when, after the division of Calabria Ulterior into Ulterior I and Ulterior II, Calabria Ulterior Prima, also known as "Calabria Reggina," was established. Over the centuries, the province has experienced various dominations, from the Norman period to the Bourbon period, passing through the Greek-Byzantine period. This varied historical and cultural heritage has contributed to creating a unique culture, which can still be admired in the Province of Reggio Calabria today.
Surrounding Areas of Reggio Calabria
Those who had the fortune to live in the Province of Reggio Calabria between 1998 and 2010 may remember the three districts in which it was organized. The Strezzo District, or Reggio District, included the Reggio Calabria Metropolitan Area and included the "Grande Reggio," the "Costa Viola," and the Ellenofona Dell'Amendolea and Bovesia Area. The Palmi district fell within the Reggio Calabria Metropolitan Area and coincided with the Piana di Gioia Tauro. Finally, the Locri District was located between Reggio and Monasterace and extended to the borders with the Province of Catanzaro.
Conclusion
That's all you need to know about the Province of Reggio Calabria, a region that offers lush nature, unique architecture, and historical and cultural points of interest. Anyone who has the fortune to visit this land will not easily forget its treasures. Goodbye!
