The Patron Saint of Vasto
The veneration of San Michele, patron saint of Vasto, has deep historical roots, dating back…
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CORSO ITALIA AND ARAGONA
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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- 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
Church of Sant’Anna
At the top of the street that shares its name, where just a couple of…
Politeama Ruzzi
The Politeama Ruzzi in Vasto is a historic theater located in the heart of the…
The Stables of Palazzo Aragona
The Stables of Palazzo Aragona are situated on a hill that overlooks Vasto to the…
Church of San Francesco da Paola
The Church of San Francesco da Paola, known locally as the Chiesa dell’Addolorata due to…
Municipal Garden
One of the most beautiful places in Vasto is its Municipal Garden, known as Villa…
Corso Italia
Originally named “Corso del Littorio,” later “Corso Nuova Italia,” and finally renamed “Corso Italia,” this…