Acts 28:13
Rhegium is mentioned only once in Scripture, as a port of call on Paul's journey to Rome. This journey, disrupted by a storm and shipwreck, was continued after a three month stay in Malta. From there they journeyed by sea to Syracuse, then Rhegium, where they stayed only one night, before continuing to Puteoli, and eventually to Rome. (Acts 28:11-14).
The ancient location of Rhegium corresponds with the modern city Reggio di Calabria on the south western 'toe' of Italy.
I was able to visit Rhegium as part of a personal journey retracing Paul's journey from Malta to Rome. As with many biblical locations that have been sites of continuous habitation since antiquity, we were not aware of many sights offering a glimpse into the ancient world. We did locate some remnants of Greek walls and Roman baths, on the waterfront, but not much more.
What made the visit most worthwhile was finding Santuario di San Paolo alla Rotonda, an exquisite modern tribute to Paul's visit to the location. More details are available in the record of my 2010 journey, here.
Click here for a Google Earth view of Rhegium.
A small section of the Greek walls, along the waterfront north of the train station.
An exposed section of the Roman baths, along the waterfront north of the train station.
This spectacularly decorated church is well worth a visit.
We were nt able to visit the museum in 2010. Another thing on my list if another opportunity arises!