Vasto Cathedral, Co-cathedral in Vasto, Italy
Vasto Cathedral is a Gothic church in the historic center of the town, with a facade and portal dating to the 13th century. The interior is divided into three naves and contains artworks that are rarely found in other churches of the Abruzzo region.
The building was originally dedicated to Saint Augustine and was elevated to cathedral status by Pope Pius IX in 1853. It later became a co-cathedral in 1986, when it began sharing that role with another diocese.
Every October, the cathedral hosts an international choir festival that brings vocal groups from many countries to perform inside the nave. The building's acoustics make it a natural setting for these musical gatherings.
The cathedral stands on Piazza Lucio Valerio Pudente in the old town and is easy to reach on foot from most of the historic center. Since it is an active place of worship, visiting outside of Mass times gives more space to look around.
The cathedral stands in the Costa dei Trabocchi area, named after the wooden fishing platforms on stilts that still dot the nearby coastline. Visiting the church can naturally be combined with a walk along that shore to see those structures up close.
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