Porta Catena
Porta Catena is the only gate of the medieval city wall remaining in the city,…
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.
Porta Catena is the only gate of the medieval city wall remaining in the city,…
Built around 1427 by Giacomo Caldora, the lord of Vasto, on land previously owned by…
Situated today in front of the Belvedere Romani, which overlooks the Angrella valley, the Arch…
A circular tower overlooks Piazza Verdi, the city’s main traffic crossroads, easily identifiable by its…
Hidden among the alleys between Corso Plebiscito and Corso Garibaldi, the Diomede del Moro Tower,…
The Caldoresco Castle in Vasto is one of the city’s most significant historical landmarks. With…
Jacopo Caldora, also known as Giacomo Caldora, was an Italian nobleman, military leader, and captain…
The area now known as Piazza Barbacani, seamlessly integrated into the modern city and considered…
The Bassano Tower, rising twenty meters above the main city square, is named after the…