Places
Viewpoint·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem
Reggio Calabria — Museo Archeologico & Bronzi di Riace
Calabria
Reggio Calabria's national museum houses the Bronzi di Riace, two remarkably intact 5th-century BC Greek bronze warrior statues recovered from the seabed in 1972, among the most celebrated ancient sculptures ever found in Italian waters. The museum sits a short walk inland from the better-known seafront promenade.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
Year-round
Parking · Paid
Paid parking near the museum in Reggio Calabria.
Water
Fountains in the centre.
Highlights
- Houses the celebrated Bronzi di Riace statues
- Among the finest surviving ancient Greek bronzes
- Short walk from the seafront promenade
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the streets around the museum, distinct from the Lungomare Falcomatà.
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