History of the Cathedral
There is something unique about the Cathedral of Vasto—a blend of modesty and grandeur that…
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.
There is something unique about the Cathedral of Vasto—a blend of modesty and grandeur that…
The exterior of Santa Maria Maggiore is irregular, built with rough brick, and contrasts with…
Inside the Cathedral of San Giuseppe, the design and decorations are eclectic, drawing inspiration from…
The exterior of the Cathedral of San Giuseppe does not have a uniform character and…
We enter the church through the vestibule, passing the stunning bronze doors created by sculptor…
In Santa Maria Maggiore, traces of the past dating back to the early centuries of…
The Church of Santa Maria del Carmine is considered the most beautiful in Vasto from…
The Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova stands along Via Adriatica, its exterior modest and unadorned,…
The Jubilee Portal Saved from the Landslide On the belvedere overlooking the Adriatic Sea and…
San Giuseppe is not the largest church in Vasto. Nor is it the oldest. It…