The Rossetti Theater in Vasto is the second-oldest theater in Abruzzo, following the Marrucino Theater in Chieti. It was inaugurated on May 30, 1819, originally named the Royal Bourbon Theater, and was built on the ruins of the former Church of Santo Spirito, which was part of the disbanded Celestine convent. Designed by engineer Taddeo…
The name Genova Rulli evokes a deep sense of nostalgia among older generations in Vasto, recalling values of a bygone era. This sentiment stems from the legacy of Cavalier Luigi Genova Rulli, a President of the Court of Appeal, who passed away in 1941 at the age of 95 without heirs. As the last representative…
The Church of San Pietro in Vasto, although no longer existing today, having been demolished after a landslide in 1956, represents a fundamental chapter in the religious and cultural history of the city. Its story, full of events and changes, is closely intertwined with the events of Vasto and its noble families. Its origins are…