Castello Aragonese, Reggio di Calabria

Name: Castello Aragonese
Address: Piazza Castello, Reggio di Calabria, Italy

#4 among attractions in Reggio di Calabria

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Aragonese Castle is a castle in Reggio Calabria enlarged to its current extent by Ferdinand I of Aragon. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°6'22"N, 15°38'39"E

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Piazza CastelloReggio di Calabria Italy

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Castello Aragonese – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.7 miNE
Ancient finds in an archeological museum
Museo Archeologico di Reggio Calabria, Reggio di Calabria
18 min walk • The Museo Nazionale della Magna Grecia, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Reggio Calabria or Palazzo Piacentini is a museum in Reggio Calabria, southern Italy, housing an archaeological collection from sites in Magna Graecia.
~650 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Reggio Calabria Cathedral, Reggio di Calabria
4 min walk • Reggio Calabria Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Italy. The dedication is to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Formerly the archiepiscopal seat of the Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria, it is now that of the Archdiocese of Reggio Calabria-Bova.
~980 ftN
38°6'31"N • 15°38'43"E
Teatro Comunale Francesco Cilea, Reggio di Calabria
5 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miN
Harbor, Boat or ferry
Port of Reggio, Reggio di Calabria
30 min walk • The Port of Reggio is a seaport in the Mediterranean Sea serving the Italian city of Reggio Calabria. The position of the ancient Ausonian-Italic and Greek port is unknown. At that time, the port was located in the southern part of the Reggio coast.
~1850 ftN
Forts and castles, Museum
Villa Genoese Zerbi, Reggio di Calabria
9 min walk • Villa Genoese Zerbi, is a historic building in the city of Reggio Calabria. It stands on Corso Vittorio Emanuele III in the area where, before 1860, there was the old Baroque-style villa of the Marquis Genoese family, an ancient family of the...
~1870 ftN
Concerts and shows, Arenas and stadiums, View point
Arena dello Stretto, Reggio di Calabria
10 min walk • The Arena dello Stretto is a theater of modern construction, in imitation of ancient Greek theaters, located on the Falcomatà waterfront in Reggio Calabria, on the spot where the Porto Salvo Pier stood before the 1908 earthquake.
~470 ftNW
Church
Chiesa degli Ottimati, Reggio di Calabria
3 min walk • The Chiesa degli Ottimati, also called Santa Maria Annunziata, is a Roman Catholic church located on Via Castello in the city of Reggio Calabria in the region of Calabria, Italy.
0.8 miN
38°7'3"N • 15°38'57"E
Museo dello Strumento Musicale, Reggio di Calabria
22 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
1.3 miNE
Museum
Planetario, Reggio di Calabria
33 min walk • The Planetarium Pythagoras of Reggio Calabria is located on Via Salita Zerbi, inside Mirella Carbone Park, near the Faculty of Architecture of the Mediterranea University.
~1030 ftN
Specialty museum, Museum
Pinacoteca Civica di Reggio Calabria, Reggio di Calabria
5 min walk • The Reggio Calabria Civic Art Gallery is located at the Francesco Cilea Theater. It exhibits paintings and canvases of special significance among which are tablets painted by Antonello da Messina, works by Mattia Preti, Giuseppe Benassai and Renato...
0.7 miNE
Church
Santuario di Sant'Antonio, Reggio di Calabria
20 min walk • The shrine of St. Anthony is an important church in Reggio Calabria, dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua. It is located on the Hill of Angels, one of the heights overlooking the city center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castello Aragonese?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa degli Ottimati, Reggio di Calabria (3 min walk), Reggio Calabria Cathedral, Reggio di Calabria (4 min walk), Chiesa di Gesù e Maria, Reggio di Calabria (4 min walk), Università per stranieri "Dante Alighieri" di Reggio Calabria, Reggio di Calabria (5 min walk).

How to get to Castello Aragonese by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castello Aragonese:

Bus

Capolinea Piazza Garibaldi (12 min walk)
Reggio Calabria, Piazza Garibaldi • Lines: N1526, N1594 (13 min walk)

Train

Reggio Calabria Centrale (13 min walk)
Reggio Calabria Lido (18 min walk)