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Reggio di Calabria

(rejō dē kə läbrē ə)

seaport in Calabria, S Italy, on the Strait of Messina: pop. 178,000

See Reggio di Calabria in American Heritage Dictionary 4

A city of extreme southern Italy on the Strait of Messina opposite Sicily. Founded by Greek colonists in the late eighth century B.C., it suffered frequent invasions because of its strategic location. Earthquakes have also caused extensive damage. Population: 184,000.
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