Isernia stands upon a hill that offers a mix of outstanding natural scenarios and it is located near the border between the Regions of Abruzzi, Latium and Campania.
This amazing city is surrounded by several small towns and a wild nature and historically speaking, it has suffered for destruction several times over the centuries; in fact, Isernia was sacked by the Saracens, often destroyed by earthquakes and violently bombed during the Second World War.
In spite of these unfortunate events, the lower city has kept its original outlook with its distinguishing lanes and narrow alleys and many remarkable monuments.
The Fraterna Fountain is one among the most interesting monuments in the city;  it was built between the thirteenth and fourteenth century and it was dedicated to Pope Celestine V, who has been one among the most distinctive personalities in this city; this fountain has a six-arch portico with six columns arranged on both sides of the central column.
Moreover, the Cathedral is a monument of extraordinary importance; although it was destroyed by several earthquakes and thus rebuilt in the eighteenth century, it still displays a beautiful byzantine-style icon, known as the Madonna of the light.
To continue, the Saints Cosma and Damiano's hermitage rises on the ruins of an ancient pagan temple and it is the favorite destinations for pilgrims at the end of September.
Finally, in Isernia, there is one among the largest and most ancient prehistoric areas in Europe and many tools made in stone, probably used by the so called Homo Aeserniensis, have been found in this area.
The aforementioned archaeological finds have been exhibited at Isernia's National Museum of Paleontology and Archeology (the former Santa Maria delle Monache's hermitage).