Cathedral of San Giuseppe
San Giuseppe is not the largest church in Vasto. Nor is it the oldest. It…
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.
San Giuseppe is not the largest church in Vasto. Nor is it the oldest. It…
The exterior of the Cathedral of San Giuseppe does not have a uniform character and…
Inside the Cathedral of San Giuseppe, the design and decorations are eclectic, drawing inspiration from…
The Corso de Parma, named after Riccio de Parma, a knight of the Disfida di…
Riccio de Parma was a knight who participated in the legendary Disfida di Barletta (Challenge…
Born in Vasto in 1895, Raffaele Mattioli was appointed General Secretary of the Milan Chamber…
Piazza Rossetti is considered the heart of modern Vasto. Its spacious layout, grand buildings, medieval…
Gabriele Rossetti’s prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was tied more to…
Piazza Rossetti in Vasto is rich in Masonic symbols. The monument to Gabriele Rossetti, long…
Originally from Ischia, the Spataro family arrived in Vasto in the 17th century. In their…
Originally named “Corso del Littorio,” later “Corso Nuova Italia,” and finally renamed “Corso Italia,” this…
The Politeama Ruzzi in Vasto is a historic theater located in the heart of the…
The Stables of Palazzo Aragona are situated on a hill that overlooks Vasto to the…
One of the most beautiful places in Vasto is its Municipal Garden, known as Villa…
The current Gabriele Rossetti’s House is a 1952 building constructed on the site of Gabriele…