Reggio Calabria Cathedral, Reggio Calabria, Italy

Reggio Calabria Cathedral was severely damaged by an earthquake in 1908, and rebuilt in a modern eclectic style with Romanesque and Gothic elements. The initial design was by the engineer P. Carmelo Umberto Angiolini and then modified by the engineer Mariano Francesconi. The new church was consecrated in 1928.

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Samidha Parmar (2 years ago)
Beautiful place to visit but when it's raining the atmosphere outside is marvellous. Me and my friends loved that duomo ❤️❤️

Roberta Wright (2 years ago)
Beautiful and holy place

Peter Medina (3 years ago)
Tastefully decorated

Rossana Giangreco (4 years ago)
M E R A V I GL I O S A !!!

Bibi Bibubobo (6 years ago)
Beautiful renovation after the 1908 earthquake

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