Locri
Locri is a small coastal town on the Ionian Sea in the region of Calabria. Locri is best known for its proximity to the ancient Greek city of Locri Epizephyrii and its long archaeological heritage.Places of Interest
Highlights include Locri railway station and Locri Cathedral.
Locri Cathedral
Church
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Locri Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary in the city of Locri, in Calabria, Italy. Since 1954 it has been the seat of the bishops of Gerace-Locri, now the bishops of Locri-Gerace.
Locri Epizephyrii
Archaeological site
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Epizephyrian Locris, also known as Locri Epizephyrii or simply Locri, was an ancient Greek city in Southern Italy, located in Calabria on the Ionian Sea. Locri Epizephyrii is situated 4 km southwest of Locri.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Siderno and Gerace.
Siderno
Gerace
Photo: Attilios, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Gerace is a striking medieval hill town in the region of Calabria, perched on a sandstone plateau above the Ionian coast. Known for its remarkably preserved historic centre, Norman-era cathedral, and sweeping views over the Locride plain and sea, Gerace is one of southern Italy’s most atmospheric small towns.
Locri
- Type: Locality with 12,400 residents
- Also known as: “080043”
- Location: Province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, Southern Italy, Italy, Europe
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Latitude
38.2414° or 38° 14′ 29″ northLongitude
16.2623° or 16° 15′ 44″ eastPopulation
12,400Elevation
17 metres (56 feet)Open location code
8FCR67R6+GWGeoNames ID
6539099
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In Other Languages
“Locri” goes by many names.
- Italian: “Comune di Locri”
- Italian: “Locri”
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