Vibo Valentia has a very important and relevant sections of excavations have revealed Greek walls, while on the Hill of Belvedere are the remains of a Doric Temple. The town is dominated by the presence of a Norman castle and there are numerous religious buildings such as the Church of San Michele. The city's location, nestled on the slope of a hill, assumes a strategic importance in the territory. Crossroads since the time of ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, dominates both the hinterland, is the mountain range of greenhouses and the maritime area with its port and tourist resorts. The town of Vibo Valentia stands on a large hillside terracing and shaly, the average height is 476 m a.s.l. but reaches 556 in the upper part and is located above sea level in the Marina area. The three largest concentrations of industrial activities of the municipality are at the airport, at Porto Salvo, and lastly bordering Maierato, while the shopping area is located within the city on the Hill, as well as the highest concentration.