Commissioned by Marquis Cesare Michelangelo, the gardens of Palazzo d’Avalos are one of the most enchanting and distinctive spots in the city. Their charm lies in the harmony between nature and human intervention, evident in the late Baroque architectural details and, most notably, in the breathtaking panorama from the viewpoint, overlooking the Gulf of Vasto.…
Palazzo Genova Rulli, located at the intersection of Via Anelli and Corso Palizzi, was built in the first half of the 19th century. Its design blends late Baroque and Neoclassical architectural elements, incorporated into a preexisting conventual structure dating back to the 16th century. This site was once home to the Convent of the Annunziata,…
In Santa Maria Maggiore, traces of the past dating back to the early centuries of Christianity are visible, representing the oldest core of the medieval city. This area was once part of the “castellum,” the nucleus of urban revival after the depopulation following the Gothic War in the sixth century. By 427, a church dedicated…
Situated today in front of the Belvedere Romani, which overlooks the Angrella valley, the Arch of Porta Nuova is both the oldest and the most recent gate of the historic city. Built in 1790 under the direction of Master Juror Giuseppe Tambelli, the arch occupies a location about twenty meters behind its original position, where…