The Teatro Comunale Cilea of Reggio di Calabria was built in 1818 and was originally one of the great royal opera houses in the Kingdom of Naples . It was severely damaged by the 1908 Messina earthquake and again by bombing in World War II . It has since been rebuilt and reopened and pursues an active operatic schedule . The city is also the site of the Francesco Cilea music conservatory , named for the " favorite son " composer
1908 Messina earthquake
1908 Messina earthquake
Music of Calabria