ROMAN HISTONIUM

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

  1. The Roman city - Intro INTRO 6:42
  2. Corso Palizzi and via Anelli SPOSTAMENTO 1:40
  3. Roman Insula PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:02
  4. Piazza Spaventa and via Sant'Antonio SPOSTAMENTO 1:42
  5. Roman Baths PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:33
  6. The mosaics of the Baths PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:56
  7. via Adriatica SPOSTAMENTO 2:08
  8. Temple of Ceres PUNTO DI INTERESSE 2:00
  9. Piazza del Popolo SPOSTAMENTO 1:27
  10. The Archaeological Museum PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:55
  11. Luigi Marchesani PUNTO DI INTERESSE 1:15
  12. Luigi Anelli PUNTO DI INTERESSE 2:50
  13. Via San Gaetanello and Loggia Amblingh SPOSTAMENTO 1:26
  14. Large Roman Cisterns PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:14
  15. Via Cavour and Piazza Rossetti SPOSTAMENTO 1:44
  16. The Roman Amphitheater PUNTO DI INTERESSE 2:37
  17. The Roman city - End FINALE 1:07

Discover the sites along the itinerary

Luigi Anelli

Luigi Anelli

Born in Vasto in 1860, to a wealthy family of merchants, Luigi Anelli demonstrated his…

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resti tempio di cerere

Temple of Ceres

The current Via Adriatica presents itself as a spectacular balcony overlooking the sea. Beyond it,…

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