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    • On foot through Vasto
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    • The marquisate of Vasto
    • Vasto Borbone capital
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Tag Archives: Baroque

Campanile chiesa Santa Maria

Exterior of Santa Maria Maggiore

Santa Maria EN, The churches of VastoBy Stefano Di Leonardo12 February 2025

The exterior of Santa Maria Maggiore is irregular, built with rough brick, and contrasts with the artistic elegance of its Neoclassical interior. However, it bears numerous traces of the transformations the grand structure has undergone over time. For this reason, a full tour around the building is essential to truly appreciate its architectural evolution. Starting…

Ritratto di Alfonso d'Avalos

The D’Avalos Lineage

Card, Palazzo d'Avalos EN, The Marquisate of VastoBy Stefano Di Leonardo20 January 2025

The D’Avalos family, likely of Visigothic origin, arrived in Italy as part of Alfonso I of Aragon’s entourage. They distinguished themselves through military prowess, diplomatic skill, and loyalty to the Crown—qualities that ensured they maintained a prominent role in both Italian and European politics of the time. The brothers Innico, Alfonso, and Rodrigo, sons of…


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