Chiesa del Crocefisso, Reggio di Calabria

Name: Chiesa del Crocefisso
Address: Via Crocefisso n_ 66, Reggio di Calabria, 89128, Italy
Telephone: +39 0965 891266

#19 among attractions in Reggio di Calabria

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture, Historical place

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The Church of St. Sebastian Martyr at the Crucifix, known as the Church of the Crucifix, is a sacred building in Reggio Calabria located on Crocefisso Street.

The floor plan has a single nave. On the left wall are the Baptistery Chapel, the Chapel of the Most Holy Crucifix and the large bell tower. There is also a crucifix of clear 19th-century Neapolitan school.

The liturgical elements, bronze sculptures, and tabernacle are works by sculptor Michele Di Raco, while the chancel houses an interesting painting of the Martyrdom of St. Sebastian by Annunziato Vitrioli.

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 38°6'12"N, 15°38'39"E

Address

Via Crocefisso n_ 66Reggio di Calabria 89128 Italy

Contact

+39 0965 891266

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Reggio di Calabria

Day trips

Chiesa del Crocefisso – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Archeologico di Reggio Calabria, Castello Aragonese, Reggio Calabria Cathedral, Teatro Comunale Francesco Cilea.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chiesa del Crocefisso?

Nearby attractions include Reggio Calabria Cathedral, Reggio di Calabria (5 min walk), Castello Aragonese, Reggio di Calabria (6 min walk), Chiesa degli Ottimati, Reggio di Calabria (7 min walk), Chiesa di Gesù e Maria, Reggio di Calabria (9 min walk).

How to get to Chiesa del Crocefisso by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chiesa del Crocefisso:

Bus

Capolinea Piazza Garibaldi (10 min walk)
Reggio Calabria, Piazza Garibaldi • Lines: N1526, N1594 (12 min walk)

Train

Reggio Calabria Centrale (12 min walk)
Reggio Calabria Lido (23 min walk)