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==Vibo Valentia, Italy==
 
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The harbour and town of Vibo Valentia lie on the Calabrian coast of [[Italy]], along the ‘instep’ of the peninsula, around 45 miles NE of the Straits of Messina. Together with [[Tropea]], it offers a useful port of call and replenishment stop for yachts sailing to or from the [[Straits of Messina]] or heading over to the [[Aeolian Islands]]. Vibo Valentia also has the best organized 'marina' operation that southbound yachts will encounter after leaving the Bay of Naples. Founded around 600 BC as the Greek colony of Hipponion, the town became a Roman colony in 194 BC, when it received its new name of Vibo Valentia. The castle which looms over the town was constructed by the Normans, using materials scavenged from ruined Greek temples on the site.  Remains of the ancient Hellenic walls of the town and foundations of the defensive towers can still be seen today. Visiting yachtsmen will relish the excellent shelter provided in the town’s harbour and its well-organized berthing facilities.
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| summary= The harbour and town of '''Vibo Valentia''' lie on the Calabrian coast of [[Italy]], along the ‘instep’ of the peninsula, around 45 miles NE of the Straits of Messina. Together with [[Tropea]], it offers a useful port of call and replenishment stop for yachts sailing to or from the [[Straits of Messina]] or heading over to the [[Aeolian Islands]]. Vibo Valentia also has the best organized 'marina' operation that southbound yachts will encounter after leaving the Bay of Naples. Founded around 600 BC as the Greek colony of Hipponion, the town became a Roman colony in 194 BC, when it received its new name of Vibo Valentia. The castle which looms over the town was constructed by the Normans, using materials scavenged from ruined Greek temples on the site.  Remains of the ancient Hellenic walls of the town and foundations of the defensive towers can still be seen today. Visiting yachtsmen will relish the excellent shelter provided in the town’s harbour and its well-organized berthing facilities.
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==Charts==
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==Weather==
==Weather==
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Winds along the Calabrian Coast of [[Italy]] are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW seabreeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening.  Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
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Winds along the Calabrian Coast of [[Italy]] are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening.  Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.
   
   
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Sources for weather information:  
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* There is a continuous (computerised voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
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* There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
* The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]])
* Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari ([[Sardinia]])
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==Passages==
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''See [[Mediterranean#Mediterranean_Passages|Mediterranean]]''.
==Communication==
==Communication==
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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==Islands==
 
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==Navigation==
==Navigation==
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There are no dangers in the approach to Vibo Valentia. The chimneys and oil storage tanks of the commercial docks and the castle on the hill overlooking the harbour are visible from some distance off. The harbour is entered from ENE. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although a surge develops in strong N/NW winds.
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There are no dangers in the approach to Vibo Valentia. The chimneys and oil storage tanks of the commercial docks and the castle on the hill overlooking the harbour are visible from some distance off. The harbour is entered from ENE. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although a surge develops in strong N/NW winds.
==Berthing==
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There are several pontoons in the SE part of the harbour where a yacht may berth. '''Stella del Sud''', '''Da Carmelo''' and '''Orchidea Blu''' are the main operators. Call on VHF channel 16 for Stella del Sud or 12 for Da Carmelo.  The pontoon of Stella del Sud has a good reputation with visiting yachtsmen. It is the S-shaped one to the W of the double-E shaped pontoons of Da Carmelo.  In total there are 450 berths on the various pontoons for yachts up to 55 metres. All berths on laid moorings. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 to 7.0 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers at Stella del Sud and Da Carmelo. Washing machine at Stella del Sud. Larger yachts may also berth alongside on the commercial quays (with the permission of the harbourmaster) when there are no merchant vessels due in port.
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There are several pontoons in the SE part of the harbour where a yacht may berth. in 3 marinas. '''Stella del Sud''', '''Marina Carmelo''' and '''Marina Azzurra''' are the main operators. The pontoon of Stella del Sud has a good reputation with visiting yachtsmen. It is the S-shaped one to the W of the double-E shaped pontoons of Carmelo.  In total there are 450 berths on the various pontoons for yachts up to 55 metres. All berths on laid moorings. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 to 7.0 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers at Stella del Sud and Carmelo. Washing machine at Stella del Sud. Larger yachts may also berth alongside on the commercial quays (with the permission of the harbourmaster) when there are no merchant vessels due in port.
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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{{poi | lat= 38.71762| lon=16.1282
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| text= Family run full service marina.Unlimited supply of electric current into voltage; 220v or 380v and fresh water 24h-24h Showers, toilets, WiFi, Laundromat, Laundry service with delivery on board. Crane Service, towing and launching, repairs.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|0963|573 202}}; Fax: {{fax|39|0963|573 202 }}; Mobile: {{mob|39|338|346 8280}}; VHF channels 10 & 16
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: Address: Via Emilia, 89900 Vibo Marina, Italy
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{{poi | lat= 38.71773| lon=16.12928
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| text= Full, service marina. Showers and WC, drinking water, 220 and 380V electricit, TV Sockets. Technical interventions of all kinds.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|39|0963|572 630}}; Fax: {{fax|30|0963|575 539}}; Mobile: {{mob|39|333|25 28 806}}; VHF channels 12 & 16
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: Address: Via Emilia, 64, 89900 Vibo Valentia Marina, Italy
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{{poi | lat= 38.7175| lon=16.13042
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| text= Water, electricity, WiFi, car rentals.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel/fax: {{phone|39||572 784}}; Mobile: {{mob|39|338|337 9448}}; VHF channel XX
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: Address: Via Emilia, 73, 89900 Vibo Valentia VV, Italy
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==Anchorages==
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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==Amenities==
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Slipway.  Mobile crane (40T).  Engine, electrical and electronic repairs.  Hull repairs (all types).  Hard standing.  Divers.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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|Water| Water points on the pontoons
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Fuel station on the quay (24 hrs in summer).  Water and electricity points on the pontoons.
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|Electricity| Electricity points on the pontoons
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|Toilets| In [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]] and [[#Marina Carmelo|Marina Carmelo]]
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==Things to do Ashore==
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|Showers| In [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]] and [[#Marina Carmelo|Marina Carmelo]]
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====Tourism====
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|Laundry| In [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]]
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{{Image right| ViboValentiaCathedral.jpg| Vibo Valentia cathedral }}
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|Garbage| Bins at all pontoons
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{{Image right| ViboValentiaCastle.jpg| Norman castle of Vibo Valentia}}
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The climb up to the castle is suitably bracing; the castle contains a museum. Some 350 metres of the walls of ancient Hipponion remain, along with the foundations of several defensive towers. The cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore e San Leoluca was constructed in the 9th century on the ruins of a Byzantine basilica. Inside is a 18th century marble high altar with a 16th century sculpture of "Madonna della Neve" and a Renaissance triptych.
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|header|Supplies
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|Fuel| Fuel station on the quay (24 hrs in summer)
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|Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Repairs| Slipway. Mobile crane (40T). Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Hull repairs (all types). Hard standing. Divers
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|Internet| WiFi in [[#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]] and [[#Pontile Marina Azzurra|Marina Azzurra]]
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|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Vehicle rentals|
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* Rental outlets in the town
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* In [[#Pontile Marina Azzurra|Marina Azzurra]]
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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==Provisioning==
* Some shops around the harbour; more up in the town (15 minutes walk uphill)
* Some shops around the harbour; more up in the town (15 minutes walk uphill)
* Sisa supermarket one kilometer away
* Sisa supermarket one kilometer away
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====Eateries====
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==Eating out==
* Restaurants and pizzerias near the harbour
* Restaurants and pizzerias near the harbour
* Maria Rosa restaurant is good  
* Maria Rosa restaurant is good  
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==Transportation==
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====Laundry====
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Washing machine at Stella del Sud.
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Rental outlets in the town.
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====Garbage Disposal====
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Bins at all pontoons.
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====Transportation====
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* E45 autostrada passes within two miles of town
* E45 autostrada passes within two miles of town
* Trains to Rome, [[Naples]] and [[Reggio di Calabria]]
* Trains to Rome, [[Naples]] and [[Reggio di Calabria]]
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* International Airport [http://www.lameziaairport.com/ Lamezia Terme] (30 min by taxi)
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==Tourism==
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{{Image right| ViboValentiaCathedral.jpg| Vibo Valentia cathedral }}
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{{Image right| ViboValentiaCastle.jpg| Norman castle of Vibo Valentia}}
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==Friends==
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The climb up to the castle is suitably bracing; the castle contains a museum.  Some 350 metres of the walls of ancient Hipponion remain, along with the foundations of several defensive towers.  The cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore e San Leoluca was constructed in the 9th century on the ruins of a Byzantine basilica.  Inside is a 18th century marble high altar with a 16th century sculpture of "Madonna della Neve" and a Renaissance triptych.
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==Forums==
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==Links==
==Links==
* {{wikipedia}}
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''See [[Italy#References|Italy]]''.
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Vibo Valentia
38°43.330'N, 016°07.656'E Chart icon.png
lat=38.72217 | lon=16.1276 | zoom=14 | y
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Vibo Valentia harbour from the SE

The harbour and town of Vibo Valentia lie on the Calabrian coast of Italy, along the ‘instep’ of the peninsula, around 45 miles NE of the Straits of Messina. Together with Tropea, it offers a useful port of call and replenishment stop for yachts sailing to or from the Straits of Messina or heading over to the Aeolian Islands. Vibo Valentia also has the best organized 'marina' operation that southbound yachts will encounter after leaving the Bay of Naples. Founded around 600 BC as the Greek colony of Hipponion, the town became a Roman colony in 194 BC, when it received its new name of Vibo Valentia. The castle which looms over the town was constructed by the Normans, using materials scavenged from ruined Greek temples on the site. Remains of the ancient Hellenic walls of the town and foundations of the defensive towers can still be seen today. Visiting yachtsmen will relish the excellent shelter provided in the town’s harbour and its well-organized berthing facilities.

Charts

British Admiralty
1976
Italian
915
12
134

Weather

Winds along the Calabrian Coast of Italy are generally light in the summer months. The most notable feature is a SW sea breeze that kicks in in late morning and blows at little more than Force 2 - 4 until the evening. Thundery conditions are not infrequent during early Spring and Autumn, and associated winds can sometimes reach gale force and kick up a substantial sea. In winter, gales can blow from both NW and S and entry to and exit from some of the harbours along the coast can become hazardous.

Sources for weather information:

  • There is a continuous (computerized voice) weather forecast on VHF 68 - first in Italian and then followed with an English translation
  • The same forecast is given in Italian and English on VHF coastal stations following a notification on channel 16
  • Navtex weather forecasts are broadcast from stations at La Garde (Toulon), Roma and Cagliari (Sardinia)

Passages

See Mediterranean.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are no dangers in the approach to Vibo Valentia. The chimneys and oil storage tanks of the commercial docks and the castle on the hill overlooking the harbour are visible from some distance off. The harbour is entered from ENE. Shelter is good here in most conditions, although a surge develops in strong N/NW winds.

Berthing

There are several pontoons in the SE part of the harbour where a yacht may berth. in 3 marinas. Stella del Sud, Marina Carmelo and Marina Azzurra are the main operators. The pontoon of Stella del Sud has a good reputation with visiting yachtsmen. It is the S-shaped one to the W of the double-E shaped pontoons of Carmelo. In total there are 450 berths on the various pontoons for yachts up to 55 metres. All berths on laid moorings. Depths at the pontoons range from 2.0 to 7.0 metres. Water and electricity on all pontoons. Toilets and showers at Stella del Sud and Carmelo. Washing machine at Stella del Sud. Larger yachts may also berth alongside on the commercial quays (with the permission of the harbourmaster) when there are no merchant vessels due in port.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina Stella del Sud

Marina Stella del Sud/wiki/Vibo_Valentia#Marina_Stella_del_Sud
Marina icon Marina Stella del Sud [[Vibo Valentia#Marina Stella del Sud|Marina Stella del Sud]] 38°43.057'N, 016°07.692'E

Family run full service marina.Unlimited supply of electric current into voltage; 220v or 380v and fresh water 24h-24h Showers, toilets, WiFi, Laundromat, Laundry service with delivery on board. Crane Service, towing and launching, repairs.

[email protected]; Tel: +39 (0963) 573 202; Fax: +39 (0963) 573 202 ; Mobile: +39 (338) 346 8280; VHF channels 10 & 16
Address: Via Emilia, 89900 Vibo Marina, Italy

Marina Carmelo

Marina Carmelo/wiki/Vibo_Valentia#Marina_Carmelo
Marina icon Marina Carmelo [[Vibo Valentia#Marina Carmelo|Marina Carmelo]] 38°43.064'N, 016°07.757'E

Full, service marina. Showers and WC, drinking water, 220 and 380V electricit, TV Sockets. Technical interventions of all kinds.

[email protected]; Tel: +39 (0963) 572 630; Fax: +30 (0963) 575 539; Mobile: +39 (333) 25 28 806; VHF channels 12 & 16
Address: Via Emilia, 64, 89900 Vibo Valentia Marina, Italy

Pontile Marina Azzurra

Pontile Marina Azzurra/wiki/Vibo_Valentia#Pontile_Marina_Azzurra
Marina icon Pontile Marina Azzurra [[Vibo Valentia#Pontile Marina Azzurra|Pontile Marina Azzurra]] 38°43.050'N, 016°07.825'E

Water, electricity, WiFi, car rentals.

[email protected]; Tel/fax: +39 () 572 784; Mobile: +39 (338) 337 9448; VHF channel XX
Address: Via Emilia, 73, 89900 Vibo Valentia VV, Italy

Anchorages

None.

Amenities

Facilities
Water Water points on the pontoons
Electricity Electricity points on the pontoons
Toilets In Marina Stella del Sud and Marina Carmelo
Showers In Marina Stella del Sud and Marina Carmelo
Laundry In Marina Stella del Sud
Garbage Bins at all pontoons
Supplies
Fuel Fuel station on the quay (24 hrs in summer)
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs Slipway. Mobile crane (40T). Engine, electrical and electronic repairs. Hull repairs (all types). Hard standing. Divers
Internet WiFi in Marina Stella del Sud and Marina Azzurra
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals

Provisioning

  • Some shops around the harbour; more up in the town (15 minutes walk uphill)
  • Sisa supermarket one kilometer away

Eating out

  • Restaurants and pizzerias near the harbour
  • Maria Rosa restaurant is good

Transportation

Tourism

Vibo Valentia cathedral
Norman castle of Vibo Valentia

The climb up to the castle is suitably bracing; the castle contains a museum. Some 350 metres of the walls of ancient Hipponion remain, along with the foundations of several defensive towers. The cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore e San Leoluca was constructed in the 9th century on the ruins of a Byzantine basilica. Inside is a 18th century marble high altar with a 16th century sculpture of "Madonna della Neve" and a Renaissance triptych.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Italy.

Comments

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