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| Scilla | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Scilla | |
  Scilla
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| Coordinates: 38°15′N 15°43′E / 38.25°N 15.717°ECoordinates: 38°15′N 15°43′E / 38.25°N 15.717°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Calabria |
| Province | Reggio Calabria (RC) |
| Frazioni | Solano, Melia, Favazzina |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Gaetano Ciccone (since May 14, 2001) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 43.68 km2 (16.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Population (December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 5,163 |
| - Density | 118.2/km2 (306.1/sq mi) |
| - Demonym | Scillesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 89058 |
| Dialing code | 0965 |
| Patron saint | St. Roch |
| Saint day | August 16 |
Scilla (Greek: Skylla) is a town and comune in Calabria, Italy, administratively part of the Province of Reggio Calabria. It is the traditional site of the sea monster Scylla of Greek mythology.
Twenty-two kilometers from the city of Reggio Calabria, Scilla lies in front of the strait of Messina, and it is composed of two parts: the downtown, where the town offices and the residence of the patronal saint are situated, and Marina di Scilla, the beach-front, populated by tourists and thus heavily characterized by hotels and restaurants. Since its beach is the first place north of Reggio Calabria where the waters are not cooled down by the strait draughts, Scilla is very busy during the summer, not only with tourists but also with people from neighbouring towns and cities.
The beach is overlooked by the Ruffo Castle, a fortress that was ordered to be built by the Dukes of Calabria.
Scilla has been twinned with the following:
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