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 railway station

Railway station

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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.

National Museum, Locri

Museum

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National Museum, Locri is situated 4 km southwest of Locri.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Siderno and Gerace.

Siderno

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Siderno is a lively seaside town on the Ionian coast of Calabria, known for its long beachfront promenade, summer atmosphere, and proximity to some of southern Italy’s most atmospheric hill towns.

Gerace

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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″ north

Longitude

16.2623° or 16° 15′ 44″ east

Population

12,400

Elevation

17 metres (56 feet)

Open location code

8FCR67R6+GW

GeoNames ID

6539099

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In Other Languages

“Locri” goes by many names.

Italian: “Comune di Locri”
Italian: “Locri”

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