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Extract from the Locri and Gerace Travel Guides:
The most famous classical site on this coast,
Locri Epizefiri
(daily 9am-1hr before sunset; free), is located some 3km beyond the resort town of
LOCRI
. Founded at some time in the seventh century BC, the city of Locris was responsible for the first written code of law throughout the Hellenic world. Its moment of glory came in the second half of the sixth century when, supposedly assisted by Castor and Pollux, 10,000 Locrians defeated 130,000 Crotonians on the banks of the River Sagra, 25km north. Founding colonies and gathering fame in the spheres of horse rearing and music, the city was an ally of Syracuse but event...
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