REGGIO CALABRIA

Reggio C, is the biggest city and the most populated city of Calabria, Southern Italy,  it is the capital of the Province of Reggio Calabria and is the seat of the Regional Council of Calabria.

Reggio has commonly used popular nicknames: The "city of Bronzes", for the Riace bronzes which are testimonials of its Greek origins; the "city of bergamot", which is exclusively cultivated in the region; and the "city of Fatamorgana", an optical phenomenon visible in Italy only from the Reggio seaside.

The city has two recently founded universities: the"Mediterranea" University, and the "Università per Stranieri" (University for Foreigners). There are also an Academy of Fine Arts (opened in 1967) and a Conservatory of Music (founded in 1927). The city center, consisting primarily of Liberty buildings, has a linear development along the coast with parallel streets, and the promenade is dotted with rare magnolias and exotic palms. 

1.    The “city of Bronzes” is

a)    Palermo

b)    Reggio Calabria

c)    Pisa

d)    Naples

2.    Reggio Calabria is also called

a)    The city of bergamot

b)    The city of universities

c)    The city of the sea

d)    The city of the sun

3.    An optical phenomenon visible in Italy only from the Reggio seaside is called

a)    Merlin

b)    Fatamary

c)    Fatamorgana

d)   Matrix