Calabria a tinte forti

Calabria has 2.000.000 inhabitants. Catanzaro is the Capital of the region. It’s a beautiful land rich in natural resources. The Tyrrhenian and the Ionian Sea, first of all. The seafront of Reggio Calabria is ‘the nicest kilometre in Italy’ (Gabriele D’annunzio, writer). In the hinterland, an extremely varied flora and fauna: the Sila, the Aspromonte, the treasures of the National Park and other protected areas. Calabria is noteworthy for its archaeological, architectural and cultural heritage, which were influenced by the Ancient Greek civilization (Magna Graecia), who left traces in fortresses, temples and necropoli.
And Reggio Calabria is considered the pearl of Magna Graecia. In fact, the National Museum has some precious prehistoric treasures, among which the world famous Riace Warriors and significant finds that date back to the Greek colonies (the Ionian-Tyrrhenian civilization). The Public Library, located in the city centre, is a striking monument that dates back to the Bourbons. Corso Garibaldi is the main and busiest intersection. The influence of the Ancient Greeks is also confirmed by the numerous calcareous ruins (age-old walls perhaps?)in the Region, while the presence of the Romans is attested by the traces of an imposing Roman thermal plant. Visitors cannot miss the Aragonese Castle and its two imposing towers (536 A.D.).
But Calabria reveals traces that date back to the Palaeolithic and the prehistoric era. In the XVI century BC the land was occupied and inhabited by the Ausones and, later, by the bellicose Bruttii. When the Greeks arrived, the ethnic groups began to mix until, finally, the territory was conquered by the Romans in the III century.

In Calabria come in tutta Italia il Corpo Forestale dello Stato dà un contributo decisivo al sistema di aree protette e parchi nazionali, che tutelano l’habitat nelle sue biodiversità. Nel tempo, il rapporto uomo-natura evolve dalla distruzione alla conservazione. Oggi nel mondo, a partire da Yellowstone, i parchi nazionali sono circa 4500.

Il Parco Nazionale della Calabria comprende anche l’Aspromonte, per 12.690 ettari complessivi. Presenta un’eccezionale varietà di flora e fauna, con specie animali e vegetali rarissime. E’ proprietà del Demanio Statale e accoglie in media 400 mila visitatori l’anno. La direzione è a Cosenza.

Reggio Calabria – The beauties of the Region

Calabria has 2.000.000 inhabitants. Catanzaro is the Capital of the region. It’s a beautiful land rich in natural resources. The Tyrrhenian and the Ionian Sea, first of all. The seafront of Reggio Calabria is ‘the nicest kilometre in Italy’ (Gabriele D’annunzio, writer). In the hinterland, an extremely varied flora and fauna: the Sila, the Aspromonte, the treasures of the National Park and other protected areas. Calabria is noteworthy for its archaeological, architectural and cultural heritage, which were influenced by the Ancient Greek civilization (Magna Graecia), who left traces in fortresses, temples and necropoli.
And Reggio Calabria is considered the pearl of Magna Graecia. In fact, the National Museum has some precious prehistoric treasures, among which the world famous Riace Warriors and significant finds that date back to the Greek colonies (the Ionian-Tyrrhenian civilization). The Public Library, located in the city centre, is a striking monument that dates back to the Bourbons. Corso Garibaldi is the main and busiest intersection. The influence of the Ancient Greeks is also confirmed by the numerous calcareous ruins (age-old walls perhaps?)in the Region, while the presence of the Romans is attested by the traces of an imposing Roman thermal plant. Visitors cannot miss the Aragonese Castle and its two imposing towers (536 A.D.).
But Calabria reveals traces that date back to the Palaeolithic and the prehistoric era. In the XVI century BC the land was occupied and inhabited by the Ausones and, later, by the bellicose Bruttii. When the Greeks arrived, the ethnic groups began to mix until, finally, the territory was conquered by the Romans in the III century.

The municipal tourist board of Reggio Calabria, in collaboration with Region Calabria, the Provincial and Municipal Administration, takes us into a journey to discover a pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. Its history resurfaces from the depths of the Strait, in order to reveal itself to us entirely, from prehistory to the Hellenic age, to the modernity, inside the National Museum of the Greater Greece, which stands inside Palazzo Piacentini. There the Cultural Heritage Superintendence of the museum did recently inaugurate the subaqueous archaeological section, which hosts the world famous statues of 5^th century, known as “Riace Warriors” (“Riace Bronzes”) and the “Relict of Porticello”, represented by the two bronze heads known as “of the Philosopher” and “of Basel”. The works of art may also be found along the city streets in the inner centre: covering via Garibaldi, between liberty and neoclassical palaces, you get to the well-known promenade, said by Gabriele D’Annunzio to be “the most beautiful Kilometre of Italy”. As a matter of fact, the panoramic boulevard offers the unbelievable chance of walking along while admiring Greek and Roman historical finds, sculptures of 20th century Calabria’s artists with an international reputation, as well as astonishing sunsets with iridescent colours.