The Carbonari in Vasto
In Vasto, as early as the early 1800s, the Carbonari were active under the name…
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SANTA MARIA
A Short Walk Through Two Thousand Years of History and Beauty
Vasto, perched on its hill close to the coast, is a collection of breathtaking views. The city is also a compendium of two thousand years of history, which you can relive by strolling through one of the largest pedestrian historic centers in Italy.
To help you enjoy it to the fullest, we’ve created seven itineraries that wind through the city center and its immediate surroundings. Each route is a journey into a different era, introducing you to monuments, events, and figures from that time—an engaging narrative that tells not only the story of Vasto, but also, more broadly, the history of Southern Italy.
Listen to the audio guides
- Cattedrale di San Giuseppe - Introduzione 3:10
- Cattedrale di San Giuseppe - La storia 5:25
- Cattedrale di San Giuseppe - L'esterno 5:07
- Cattedrale di San Giuseppe - L'interno 3:32
- Corso de Parma - Introduzione 3:46
- Corso de Parma - Toponomastica 4:29
- Piazza Rossetti - Introduzione 4:22
- Piazza Rossetti - Monumento a Gabriele Rossetti 4:50
- Corso Italia - Introduzione 4:05
- Villa comunale - Introduzione 3:24
- Gabriele Rossetti - casa natale 3:58
Discover the sites along the itinerary
The 1816 landslide
In 1816, the town of Vasto experienced a landslide, one of several that would occur…
Exterior of Santa Maria Maggiore
The exterior of Santa Maria Maggiore is irregular, built with rough brick, and contrasts with…
Interior of Santa Maria Maggiore
We enter the church through the vestibule, passing the stunning bronze doors created by sculptor…
Porta Catena
Porta Catena is the only gate of the medieval city wall remaining in the city,…
Bell tower of Santa Maria Maggiore
The bell tower of Santa Maria Maggiore is the tallest tower in the city, clearly…
Portone Panzotto
The Portone Panzotto is certainly one of the oldest and most characteristic places in Vasto.…
Large Roman Cisterns
At the southern limit of the Loggia Amblingh, where the walls of Vasto once ended,…
Piazza del Tomolo
The square next to the apse of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore, from which…
Loggia Amblingh
The “Loggia Amblingh” is the most beautiful panoramic walk in Vasto, between Piazza Marconi and…
Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore
The imposing fortress church of Santa Maria, a place of devotion and mystery Looking at…
Gabriele Rossetti’s House
The current Gabriele Rossetti’s House is a 1952 building constructed on the site of Gabriele…