Locri
Locri is a town and comune in the province of Reggio Calabria, in the Calabria region of southern Italy. Its name derives from the ancient Greek region of Locris, and the modern town stands near the site of the Greek colony of Locri Epizephyrii. Today Locri is an important administrative and cultural centre on the Ionian coast of its province.
At a glance
- Type
- Coastal town and comune
- Period
- Modern town near an ancient Greek colonial site
- Style
- Ionian-coast Calabrian town with Magna Graecia heritage nearby
- Location
- Province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria, southern Italy
Overview
Locri is situated on the Ionian coast of the province of Reggio Calabria. The town takes its name from the ancient Greek region of Locris, reflecting its connection to the world of Magna Graecia. It serves as an administrative and cultural hub for the surrounding Ionian coastal area.
History
The name Locri derives from Locris, the region of mainland Greece from which Greek settlers of Magna Graecia traced their origins. The ancient Greek colony associated with this name was established along this stretch of the Ionian coast in antiquity. The modern town developed in the area, retaining the historical name and its links to the classical past of Calabria.
What you see
Locri today is a coastal town facing the Ionian Sea, combining a contemporary urban centre with the wider archaeological and historical landscape of its territory. The area around the town preserves traces of the ancient Greek presence that gave the region its name. The seafront and the surrounding plain define its setting.
Cultural significance
Locri is closely tied to the heritage of Magna Graecia, the network of ancient Greek colonies in southern Italy. As an administrative and cultural centre on the Ionian coast, it carries forward a name and identity rooted in classical antiquity, making it a significant point of reference within Calabrian heritage.
Practical information
Locri is in the province of Reggio Calabria, Calabria. For opening hours of local sites and details on the surrounding archaeological area, check the official municipal and regional websites.
Getting there
The town is reached by road and rail along the Ionian coast of Calabria, with connections toward Reggio Calabria and other centres in the region. The Locri railway station serves the Ionian coastal line.