Reggio Calabria Cathedral

Reggio Calabria, Italy

Reggio Calabria Cathedral was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1908, and rebuilt in a modern eclectic style with Romanesque and Gothic elements. The initial design was by the engineer P. Carmelo Umberto Angiolini and then modified by the engineer Mariano Francesconi. The new church was consecrated in 1928.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Via Tommaso Campanella 63, Reggio Calabria, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1908-1928
Category: Religious sites in Italy

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Olha Chernousova (2 months ago)
Beautiful ?

P P (5 months ago)
Very nice church in Reggio Calabria

Sara Dunn (9 months ago)
Absolutely stunning cathedral, free entry. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. There was no wait, and it was quiet inside which was lovely.

Θοδωρής Γκ (10 months ago)
Beautiful cathedral

Samidha Parmar (2 years ago)
Beautiful place to visit but when it's raining the atmosphere outside is marvellous. Me and my friends loved that duomo ❤️❤️

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