Hipponion, Archaeological site and ancient city walls in Vibo Valentia, Italy.
Hipponion is an ancient settlement with defensive walls scattered throughout modern Vibo Valentia. The preserved stone structures and towers indicate how the site was fortified and occupied across several periods.
Greek colonists from Locri Epizephiri established the settlement in the 8th century BC. The Romans later took control and renamed it Valentia, transforming it into an important Roman town.
The remains reveal how Greek and Roman settlers shaped the city in different ways. You can see through the walls and building foundations how daily life and construction methods changed over time.
The ruins are open year-round and can be explored on your own or with guided tours. The local archaeological museum offers additional context and displays artifacts that help explain what you see on site.
The defensive system featured towers placed at regular intervals along the walls to protect different sections. This thoughtful arrangement reflects how strategically important the settlement was to those who built it.
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