Church of Santa Maria Maggiore
In Santa Maria Maggiore, traces of the past dating back to the early centuries of…
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ON FOOT THROUGH VASTO
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.
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- The best of Vasto - Intro INTRO 5:48
- Piazza Barbacani transition SPOSTAMENTO 1:15
- Caldoresco Castle PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:27
- Piazza Diomede and Corso de Parma SPOSTAMENTO 1:41
- Cathedral of San Giuseppe PUNTO DI INTERESSE 5:24
- Piazza Caprioli transition SPOSTAMENTO 2:12
- Church of Santa Maria del Carmine PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:18
- Via Valerico Laccetti, Strada del Lago SPOSTAMENTO 1:30
- Ruins of San Pietro's Church PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:56
- Via Osidia and corso Dante SPOSTAMENTO 1:21
- Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:29
- Via Adriatica SPOSTAMENTO 1:30
- Roman Baths PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:33
- Piazza del Popolo SPOSTAMENTO 1:43
- Palazzo d'Avalos PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:26
- via San Gaetanello SPOSTAMENTO 0:57
- Loggia Amblingh PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:04
- Loggia Amblingh transition SPOSTAMENTO 1:19
- Porta Catena PUNTO DI INTERESSE 2:42
- Via Catena, Piazza del Tomolo SPOSTAMENTO 1:48
- Church of Santa Maria Maggiore PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:27
- Via Tripoli SPOSTAMENTO 1:09
- Bassano Tower PUNTO DI INTERESSE 2:40
- Piazza Rossetti transition SPOSTAMENTO 2:13
- Piazza Rossetti PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:51
- The Best of Vasto - End FINALE 0:46
Discover the sites along the itinerary
Bassano Tower
The Bassano Tower, rising twenty meters above the main city square, is named after the…
Ruins of San Pietro’s Church
The Church of San Pietro in Vasto, although no longer existing today, having been demolished…
Porta Catena
Porta Catena is the only gate of the medieval city wall remaining in the city,…
Loggia Amblingh
The “Loggia Amblingh” is the most beautiful panoramic walk in Vasto, between Piazza Marconi and…
Piazza Caprioli
Nestled just off the beaten path, this small and quiet square is a hidden gem…
Church of Santa Maria del Carmine
The Church of Santa Maria del Carmine is considered the most beautiful in Vasto from…
Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova
The Church of Sant’Antonio di Padova stands along Via Adriatica, its exterior modest and unadorned,…
Caldoresco Castle
The Caldoresco Castle in Vasto is one of the city’s most significant historical landmarks. With…
Palazzo d’Avalos
Built around 1427 by Giacomo Caldora, the lord of Vasto, on land previously owned by…
Cathedral of San Giuseppe
San Giuseppe is not the largest church in Vasto. Nor is it the oldest. It…
Piazza Rossetti
Piazza Rossetti is considered the heart of modern Vasto. Its spacious layout, grand buildings, medieval…