Saved

Photo Effems, CC0

Reggio Calabria · Calabria

Things to see in Locri

In Locri the atlas lists 8 historic places: 4 museums, 3 archaeological sites and 1 historic theatre.

Of these, 2 list opening hours.

Don’t miss: Epizephyrian Locris, ancient city of south Italy.

  • 8historic places
  • 11,834inhabitants
  • 7 maltitude

The town

Locri is a small coastal town on the Ionian Sea in the region of Calabria. Locri is best known for its proximity to the ancient Greek city of Locri Epizephyrii and its long archaeological heritage. Today it is a quiet, functional town serving as a gateway to nearby hill villages like Gerace, while also offering beaches, basic amenities, and a relaxed southern Italian atmosphere.

Text from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA, abridged · Wikivoyage

8 places

Museums 4

Pinacoteca e Museo delle artiMuseum Museo archeologico di Palazzo NiedduMuseum Museo del TerritorioMuseum

Archaeological sites 3

Historic theatres 1

Municipal theaterHistoric theatre

Getting there

Locri lies on the SS106 Ionian coastal highway and is the main rail stop for the surrounding area on the Reggio Calabria–Catanzaro line. Regional trains connect it south to Reggio Calabria and north toward Catanzaro.

Text from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA, abridged · Wikivoyage

What to see, according to Wikivoyage

Epizephyrian Locris. The most important attraction in the area, this archaeological site preserves the remains of the ancient Greek city of Locri Epizephyrii, founded in the 7th century BCE. Visitors can explore temple foundations, a theatre, city walls, and sanctuaries overlooking the sea. National Museum of Locri. This museum houses artefacts excavated from Locri Epizephyrii, including pottery, inscriptions, and religious objects that illustrate the city’s importance in Magna Graecia.

Text from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA, abridged · Wikivoyage · Underlined names link to our own pages.

What to see near me