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Molise, a tiny region with grandiose landscapes: come and discover its history and culinary tradition

Molise is a region steeped in history, characterised by numerous tasty food and wine delicacies, but also by rich nature reserves and villages that seem crystallised in history. A destination yet to be discovered, amid marvellous seashores and breathtaking high cliffs

Campobasso Isernia
Campobasso
Campobasso

Discovering Molise, among the sea, mountains and breath-taking views Mountains, hills, lakes, rivers and the sea: the province of Campobasso has everything any tourist could want in a holiday. Its rich history has left lasting traces, including the protohistoric village of Campomarino, a stone’s throw from the sea, which bears witness to settlements from the Bronze Age to the 7th century BC, and the Lombard necropolis of Campochiaro, which takes visitors back in time to the early Middle Ages. The spectacular panoramic views offered by the city of Campobasso are complemented by renowned monuments, like the Castle of Monforte, the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the Church of Sant’Antonio Abate, with its late-Renaissance façade. Be sure to visit the Castle of Civitacampomarano, an imposing 15th century military fortress, and the WWF Oasis of Guardiaregia Campochiaro, the second largest natural oasis in Italy. Its 3,000 hectares boast natural gems, including the canyon of the Quirino stream and the Pozzo della Neve and Cul di Bove caves.

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Isernia
Isernia

Places of worship and green trails in the heart of Molise Isernia and its province offer unexpected surprises, especially for trekking and nature enthusiasts. A historically little-visited tourist destination, the city boasts cultural attractions like the National Museum of the Paleolithic and the striking Cathedral of St Peter the Apostle, built on the remains of an ancient pagan building. Between the valleys of Bojano and Carpinone, near the provincial capital, stands the Basilica Minore dell’Addolorata, or the Santuario di Castelpetroso, a Gothic-style place of worship dedicated to the apparition of the Virgin Mary. It is also nicknamed the “Little Italian Lourdes”. When in the province, be sure to visit the Montedimezzo Nature Reserve and the medieval village of Roccamandolfi, where you can walk across the striking Tibetan bridge, immersed in greenery and suspended above the Callora river. Daring visitors will find a natural paradise in Frosolone, a town of crags that is especially popular among free-climbing enthusiasts. Or, if you are looking for a few hours of relaxation, in Castel San Vincenzo you can rest on the shores of its beautiful swimming lake.

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The region of sheep tracks and magnificent landscapes

Molise, a tiny region with grandiose landscapes: come and discover its history and culinary tradition. Molise is a region steeped in history, characterised by numerous tasty food and wine delicacies, but also by rich nature reserves and villages that seem crystallised in history. A destination yet to be discovered, amid marvellous seashores and breathtaking high cliffs

 

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