The Roman Baths
The Roman baths of Vasto were built on the edge of the town of ancient…
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.
The Church of San Pietro in Vasto, although no longer existing today, having been demolished…
On February 22, 1956, Vasto was shaken by a catastrophic event that left a lasting…
The current Via Adriatica presents itself as a spectacular balcony overlooking the sea. Beyond it,…
Built around 1427 by Giacomo Caldora, the lord of Vasto, on land previously owned by…
The “Loggia Amblingh” is the most beautiful panoramic walk in Vasto, between Piazza Marconi and…
In 1816, the town of Vasto experienced a landslide, one of several that would occur…
One of the most beautiful places in Vasto is its Municipal Garden, known as Villa…