Tag Archives: Roman history

Porta Nuova

Caldora Walls, Card, Corso Plebiscito EN, San Pietro EN, The era of the Captains of FortuneBy Stefano Di Leonardo 17 January 2025

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…

The Roman Amphitheater

Card, Roman Histonium, The main street, VastoENBy Stefano Di Leonardo 14 January 2025

The Roman Amphitheater of Vasto, located in the heart of the city under Piazza Rossetti, represents one of the most important archaeological remains in Abruzzo. Although it is not completely visible due to subsequent urban stratifications, its presence is still tangible, and tells a fascinating piece of Roman history. Dating back to the end of…