Museo Nazionale del Bergamotto

Reggio Calabria


Housed in Reggio's former covered market, this museum, which opened in 2018, showcases the interesting 300-year-old history of the region's bergamot growing industry. The zesty citrus fruit is grown almost exclusively in the Reggio and Aspromonte area. Sample the essential oils and bergamot-infused teas before trying bergamotto gelato at Reggio's beloved Cèsare gelateria.


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