Interior of the Cathedral
Inside the Cathedral of San Giuseppe, the design and decorations are eclectic, drawing inspiration from…
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VASTO LIBERTY AND LITTORIA
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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- Vasto Liberty and Littoria - Intro INTRO 4:46
- Arrival at the Cathedral of San Giuseppe SPOSTAMENTO 1:07
- Cathedral of San Giuseppe PUNTO DI INTERESSE 5:24
- Exterior of the cathedral PUNTO DI INTERESSE 5:40
- Interior of the cathedral PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:25
- From San Giuseppe to Largo Diomede SPOSTAMENTO 1:07
- Corso de Parma PUNTO DI INTERESSE 5:13
- Riccio de Parma between History and Legend PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:27
- Raffaele Mattioli, the humanist banker PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:51
- Entering Piazza Rossetti SPOSTAMENTO 1:22
- Piazza Rossetti PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:51
- Statue of Gabriele Rossetti PUNTO DI INTERESSE 5:50
- Masonic symbols in Piazza Rossetti PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:47
- Giuseppe Spataro PUNTO DI INTERESSE 2:01
- Lungo Corso Italia SPOSTAMENTO 0:39
- Corso Italia PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:35
- Politeama Ruzzi PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:17
- Via San Michele SPOSTAMENTO 1:38
- The Stables of Palazzo Aragona PUNTO DI INTERESSE 3:28
- Elena Sangro PUNTO DI INTERESSE 2:49
- Entering to the villa comunale SPOSTAMENTO 1:18
- Municipal Garden PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:18
- Piazza Marconi and Loggia Amblingh SPOSTAMENTO 2:12
- Gabriele Rossetti's House PUNTO DI INTERESSE 4:52
- Vasto Liberty and Littoria - End FINALE 0:58
Discover the sites along the itinerary
Exterior of the Cathedral
The exterior of the Cathedral of San Giuseppe does not have a uniform character and…
Riccio de Parma: between History and Legend
Riccio de Parma was a knight who participated in the legendary Disfida di Barletta (Challenge…
Raffaele Mattioli, the Humanist Banker
Born in Vasto in 1895, Raffaele Mattioli was appointed General Secretary of the Milan Chamber…
Masonic symbols in Piazza Rossetti
Piazza Rossetti in Vasto is rich in Masonic symbols. The monument to Gabriele Rossetti, long…
Giuseppe Spataro
Originally from Ischia, the Spataro family arrived in Vasto in the 17th century. In their…
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…
Municipal Garden
One of the most beautiful places in Vasto is its Municipal Garden, known as Villa…
Statue of Gabriele Rossetti
Gabriele Rossetti’s prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was tied more to…
Cathedral of San Giuseppe
San Giuseppe is not the largest church in Vasto. Nor is it the oldest. It…
Gabriele Rossetti’s House
The current Gabriele Rossetti’s House is a 1952 building constructed on the site of Gabriele…
Corso de Parma
Corso de Parma, named after Riccio de Parma, a knight of the Disfida di Barletta…
Piazza Rossetti
Piazza Rossetti is considered the heart of modern Vasto. Its spacious layout, grand buildings, medieval…
Corso Italia
Originally named “Corso del Littorio,” later “Corso Nuova Italia,” and finally renamed “Corso Italia,” this…