Castello Ruffo di Scilla, Scilla

Name: Castello Ruffo di Scilla
Address: Piazza San Rocco 1, Scilla, 89058, Italy
Telephone: +39 0965 754704

#3 among attractions in Scilla

Historical place, History museum, Forts and castles

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The Ruffo Castle of Scilla, sometimes also known as the Ruffo Castle of Calabria, is an ancient fortification located on the Scillèo promontory, jutting out over the Strait of Messina. The castle constitutes the genius loci of the town of Scilla, about 20 kilometers north of Reggio Calabria, and certainly one of the most characteristic and typical elements of the landscape of the Strait and the Reggio Calabria area. The castle also houses one of the Navy's lighthouses, the Scilla Lighthouse.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°15'22"N, 15°42'52"E

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Piazza San Rocco 1Scilla 89058 Italy

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+39 0965 754704

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Castello Ruffo di Scilla – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Capo Peloro Lighthouse, Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Scilla Lighthouse, Punta del Faro.

3.6 miW
Lighthouse
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Lighthouse
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~110 ftN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
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3.5 miW
19th-century black and white lighthouse
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Natural attraction, Nature, Lake
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Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
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4.1 miW
Bridge
Strait of Messina Bridge
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5.1 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
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4.9 miSW
Town
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Bridge
Sfalassà Viaduct
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~1080 ftS
38°15'12"N • 15°42'57"E
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