The three small towns in the Molisian Apennines represent the region’s Slavic enclave, where the language, traditions, gastronomy and crafts are still closely linked with the Balkan lands. The three villages are set in a striking location surrounded by unspoilt countryside and mild, pure air. The charm of this strip of foreign turf in the heart of Molise can be felt in the narrow streets and cobbled lanes which ... read more

The town of Agnone, on the border between Molise and Abruzzo, is one of the few places in Italy to have received the Italian Touring Club’s “Orange Flag” award, reserved for small inland towns with outstanding artistic and environmental attractions. The town’s origins date back to Sannite times, traces of which can still be glimpsed in the walls and the famous Tavola Osca (3rd century BC), kept at the British Mu... read more

At the foot of Mount Crocella, to the right of the river Biferno lies the small town of Bojano, whose historic centre offers attractive views with an atmosphere of bygone days. Its wellpreserved streets and alleyways offer beautiful views. One of the most notable buildings is St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, whose rose window and 13th-century portal managed to escape the devastation of the Second World War. The chur... read more

The provincial capital of Molise stretches out along the slopes of a mountain dominated by the magnificent Monforte Castle, built in 1459. The city is formed of an old medieval section, and a more modern part built during the 19th century. At the foot of the castle which dominates the city lies the medieval village, with its narrow alleyways and steep, twisting slopes lined with stone houses concealing picturesq... read more

Situated in Lower Molise, Campomarino is a town with about 6000 inhabitants. Famous for its beautiful beaches and clear waters, in summer it is packed with tourists ooking for sun, peace and quiet, or entertainment. The land is dominated by large expanses of woodland, mainly behind the Apennine ridge. The mountain slopes are dotted with historic villages stretching down the valleys towards the beautiful beaches ... read more

In a narrow strip of sand on the border between Molise and Puglia lies Chieuti Marina, whose waters have long been recognised as the cleanest and purest on the Adriatic. The little town stands on a small hill which rolls gently down to the shore, offering visitors a view ranging from the magnifi cent sea, with the Tremiti islands on the horizon, hills, woods, patches of bay trees and fi elds of wheat and sunfl o... read more

Along with the nearby reserve of Montedimezzo, the forest which covers the Apennine ridge in the province of Isernia is one of the four Italian Biosphere Reserves founded by UNESCO, and this status ensures strict protection of the natural heritage in the area. The Collemeluccio forest covers almost 400 hectares and is home to an important cluster of silver fi r, the dominant species also found at medium altitude... read more

Situated between the three hills which dominate the Biferno valley, the village of Guglionesi stretches across an area of 10,000 hectares, washed by the waters of the Biferno river on the one hand and the Sinarca on the other. Here, the natural beauty of the Molise hills combines with some of the most interesting and best-preserved historical buildings in the region. The medieval village is structured around thr... read more

Its many important historic remains make this town an important destination for cultural tourism. One of the best examples of medieval architecture in Molise is the fourteenthcentury cathedral , built in 1319. Its façade is adorned with a magnifi cent portal and a rose window. The interior, with a nave and two aisles, contains the remains of frescoes dating back to the 14th and early 15th centuries, as well as a... read more

In this little town you can admire some of the most important remains of the pre-Roman Sannite era. A short distance from the modern town centre, you can see the ruins of the old town and its very important archaeological fi nds. On Mount Saraceno, you can visit the remains of the Sannite fortifi cations, while lower down, at Calcatello, there is a large area devoted to worship. The excavations, which began in t... read more

The town of Saepinum , in the archaeological zone of Altilia, was built during the Sannite era and developed in Roman times along the path which winds along the foot of the Matese valley. During Sannite times, the town was already a centre for agricultural trade, and a market port. Evidence of the old Sannite settlement which perched on the mountains behind the town can be seen today, in the form of the old wall... read more

The main seaside tourist resort in Molise, the town of Termoli stands on the summit of a promontory which has an almost vertical drop down to the sea. The ancient village, enclosed within its medieval walls, looks onto the typical trabucco, a wooden structure rooted in the seabed and used for fishing. The crystal-clear waters, quality hotels and a packed programme of events and summer attractions make Termoli th... read more

From the port of Termoli, there are daily boat trips to the marine reserve of the Tremiti Islands, part of the Gargano National Park. The rocks with a sheer drop to the sea, the caves, coves and rocks standing in the sea create an enchanting landscape which has long been known as “the pearl of the Adriatic”. This archipelago, formed of fi ve islands: San Domino, San Nicola, Cretaccio, Capraia and Pianosa , conta... read more