San Roberto

#6578 among destinations in Italy

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San Roberto is a comune in the Province of Reggio Calabria in the Italian region Calabria, located about 110 kilometres southwest of Catanzaro and about 12 kilometres northeast of Reggio Calabria. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,034 and an area of 34.3 square kilometres. ()

Alternative names: Population: 1.7 thous.Area: 13.37 mi²Coordinates: 38°12'41"N, 15°43'60"E

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San Roberto – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

6 miNW
Lighthouse
Capo Peloro Lighthouse, Messina
152 min walk • Capo Peloro Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Punta del Faro on the Strait of Messina, the most north-eastern promontory of Sicily, settled in the Province of Messina, the place closest to Calabria.
5.4 miW
Lighthouse
Punta Pezzo Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria
139 min walk • Punta Pezzo Lighthouse is an active lighthouse located in Punta Pezzo, the closest point of Calabria to Sicily.
3.3 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Scilla Lighthouse, Scilla
84 min walk • Scilla Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Calabria just opposite of Capo Peloro Lighthouse which is on the Sicilian coast; both lighthouses direct the ships from the north into the Strait of Messina.
5.8 miNW
19th-century black and white lighthouse
Punta del Faro, Messina
148 min walk • Faro Point is the northeastern promontory of Sicily situated in Messina district at northeast of the city. The village is connected to the city center by two ATM bus lines: line 32 and shuttle line 1.
5.4 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Punta Pezzo, Reggio di Calabria
139 min walk • Punta Pezzo is a point in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. It is the closest point of Calabria to Sicily and is the northernmost point of the Calabrian side of the Strait of Messina, lying on the northern channel.
5.7 miNW
Bridge
Strait of Messina Bridge
145 min walk • The Strait of Messina Bridge is a long-planned suspension bridge across the Strait of Messina, that connects the cities of Messina’s Torre Faro and the port city of Villa San Giovanni in Calabria.
5.4 miW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse, Reggio di Calabria
139 min walk • Capo dell'Armi Lighthouse is an active lighthouse in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy. Located along the cliffs of the headland, in the comune of Motta San Giovanni, it is an important reference for ships coming into the Strait of Sicily from the south.
5.2 miW
Town
Villa San Giovanni
133 min walk • One of the main attractions in Villa San Giovanni is the breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina, which separates the Italian mainland from the island of Sicily. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the waterfront promenade, where they can admire the...
5.6 miNE
Bridge
Sfalassà Viaduct
144 min walk • Sfalassà Viaduct is a 254-metre-high viaduct near Bagnara Calabra, Calabria, Italy. The bridge is located on Autostrada A2 Salerno-Reggio Calabria Motorway and has a main span of 376 metres. It is the highest and longest span frame bridge in the world and as of 2019 it is among the 50 highest bridges of any type.
3.1 miN
38°15'12"N • 15°42'57"E
St. Roch Church, Scilla
78 min walk • Scenic walking areas, Lookout, Scenic drives
3.3 miN
Historical place, History museum, Forts and castles
Castello Ruffo di Scilla, Scilla
83 min walk • 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.