Archaeological Park of Locri Epizephyrii

Here, we come across one of the site's most unusual structures: the U-shaped Stoa. This imposing portico, built during the Hellenistic period, stands outside the city walls, directly facing the sea. Its distinctive U-shaped plan comprises thirty-seven small rooms arranged around a large central courtyard. The building is associated with one of the most fascinating and debated aspects of Locri's hi...

Passing the remains of the ancient defensive walls, we enter the city through the area known as Marasà. Here stood one of the most spectacular temples not only of Locri Epizephyrii but of all Magna Graecia: the Sanctuary of Marasà. Probably dedicated to Aphrodite, it is remembered as one of the most distinctive and remarkable examples of the Ionic order. Archaeological investigations have revealed...

The Thesmophorion in contrada Parapezza, also known as the Sanctuary of Demeter, was one of the most sacred places in ancient Locri Epizephyrii. Imagine being in a sacred area located just outside the city walls but closely connected to the life of the city. The sanctuary was dedicated to Demeter Thesmophoros, patron deity of the fertility of the earth and social stability. The Thesmophoria were c...

Welcome to the Archaeological Park of Locri Epizephyrii! I am Locria and today I will be your guide, leading you through the millenary remains of a city considered to have been one of the most important colonies of Magna Graecia. A place where time seems to stand still in order to tell the story of the greatness of its people and its history. Founded around 700 B.C. by settlers from the Greek Locr...