Capital Region of Palazzo (Swania)

Palazzo (Regione Capitale di Palazzo) is a capital region of Swania. It consists of 7 municipalities. Combined, they have population of about 726k. Region's metropolitan area has 1.25 million inhabitants, making it the largest metropolitan area in Swania.

Region was established in 1962, after government's decision to move capital back to Pallazzo after 54 years of incumbency in Palermo.

Reggio Swania.png Reggio
Reggio is the biggest and most populated municipality. It's the region's businness and scientific centre, with one of the best Swanian universities - Università degli Studi "Mediterranea" di Reggio. Region's main airport is located in Reggio.

The municipality was the host of the 32nd edition of Linguavision Song Contest.

Messina Swania.png Messina
Messina is second biggest, but most densely populated municipality. It's commonly known as a dormitory town. Messina is also a cultural centre where all most important events in the region take place.

Region's main port is located in Messina.

Citta di Palazzo Swania.png Città di Palazzo
Città di Palazzo is the smallest but important municipality, as it's an administrative centre of not only the capital region, but whole Swania. Presidential palace, buildings of Chamber of Deputies and the Senate are all within the city.

Gallico Swania.png Gallico
Gallico is a rapidly developing municipality. It's popular amongst students, as it has good connections with both Reggio and Messina. Gallico is known as a place to have some fun on a Friday night.

Villa San Giovanni Swania.png Villa San Giovanni
Villa San Giovanni is the most popular municipality within the tourists. With its breath-taking Mediterranean views, the municipality is a perfect travel destination for people from all around the World.

San Gregorio
San Gregorio is a luxurious municipality to the south of Reggio. It's well-known from its expensive villas and green areas.

Faro
Faro is a post-industrial municipality located to the north of Città di Palazzo.

History
City of Palazzo was established in early 14th century by the Byzantine Greeks and was known as New Constantinople. It gained its current name after Swanian declaration of independence in 1502.

Palazzo has been growing significantly until 1908, when an earthquake destroyed Messina and Città di Palazzo, killing 100,000 of its citizens.

Currently the region has stable population of over 700,000 and metropolitan area of over 1,2 million.