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Art and culture

Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo

Isernia (3 Km)

The Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle was built in the historic center of Isernia and stands on an ancient temple of the 3rd century BC. Its appearance has seen changes over the centuries mainly due to the earthquakes occurred and renovations carried out later. The outer part is composed of a large triangular gable. The structure is supported by four ionic columns and two pairs of pillars at the corners. The interior space is divided into three naves consisting of four spans each.

Museo Paleolitico

Isernia (3 Km)

The Paleolithic Museum was inaugurated in 1999 and collects materials from the archaeological excavations of the Pinewood of Isernia. The archaeological site dates back to 736,000 years ago and consists of three overlapping human settlements. On the site where the finds were found, fossil soil was rebuilt with remains of bone fragments of various animals and remains of stone instruments.

Museo Nazionale di Santa Maria delle Monache

Isernia (2 Km)

The National Museum of Santa Maria delle Monache was established in 1934 and is housed in the homonymous monumental complex of the city of Isernia. The museum site houses stone pieces dating back to Roman times and reliefs with scenes from the battle of Issus, which recall the mosaic of Pompeii in the battle between Alexander and Dario. There are also inscriptions and funeral urns coming from the necropolis of the Quadrelle, not far from the city's residential center.

Fontana Fraterna

Isernia (3 Km)

A monumental fountain erected in honour of Pope Celestine V in the thirteenth century, which takes its name from Fratari, a charity desired by the Pope.

Torre Civica o Arco di San Pietro

Isernia (3 Km)

The Civic Tower or Arch of San Pietro was built around the second half of the fourteenth century. Although the Tower has undergone several changes over the centuries, the most important and significant parts remain visible. The structure consists of pointed arches on a square base in Gothic style and at the top is the large clock.

Torre del Castello

Miranda (9 Km)

The Miranda Castle was built at the end of the 13th century by the will of King Dinis. In 1762 the building was destroyed by the troops of Charles III king of Spain. Today, only a few ruins remain, such as the front door and the tower. The ruins are surrounded by a beautiful garden, in fact the whole area has been declared a National Monument.

Palazzo San Francesco

Isernia (3 Km)

A monumental building that now houses the Town Hall and was built in the Gothic period.

Castello Pandone

Cerro al Volturno (14 Km)

The Pandone Castle was built on a pre-existing Lombard structure dominating the Upper Valle di Volturno. Its construction was wanted by Federico Pandone who gave it the shape it currently preserves. In the courtyard of the castle there are two centuries-old mulberries with white and red colors, representing the colors of the Pandone shield.

Castello Castelpetroso trasformato

Castelpetroso (11 Km)

Castelpetroso Castle is located in the Region of Molise. It is a medieval structure and is part, together with the church and squares, of the historic center of the city. One of the fascinating attractions, near the castle, is the Sanctuary of Mary Most Holy Sorrows. It is thought that the construction of the castle dates back to the 1000 century, the church, instead to the 13th century. The castle takes its name, precisely, from the rich stones that form it.

Castello del Carmignano

Acquaviva d'Isernia (13 Km)

The castle has a strategic location in the center of the city. The building was built in front of the church, for military needs but also to challenge the power of the church. The castle has three floors and has been transformed from a military fortress into a stately building. The 1805 and 1984 earthquake and also World War II damaged it. It has undergone numerous renovations even in recent years.

Castello Pignatelli

Monteroduni (6 Km)

The Pignatelli Castle was built during the Lombard era. It had the function of supervising the Via Latina. The Castle consists of four cylindrical towers and is surrounded by an external wall.

Santuario dell'Addolorata

Castelpetroso (8 Km)

The Sanctuary of Sorrows was built around the nineties of the nineteenth century in an area not far from the apparition of the Virgin Mary to the girls named Serafina and Bibiana, took place on 22 March 1888. Many others followed this apparition, to the point that they were recognized by Pope Paul VI, through the proclamation of Mary Most Holy Sorrows of Castelpetroso as patroness of Molise.

Borgo CasTorre Murato

Colli a Volturno (10 Km)

Sport and fun

Varvarusa Golf Club

Filignano (14 Km)

Services and tourist information

Comune di Pozzilli

Pozzilli (14 Km)

Comune di Roccamandolfi

Roccamandolfi (14 Km)

E.P.T. Ente Provinciale per il Turismo

Isernia (3 Km)

Pro Loco

Castelpetroso (10 Km)

Pro Loco

Sant'Agapito (2 Km)

Comune di Scapoli

Scapoli (14 Km)

Comune di Sant' Agapito

Sant'Agapito (3 Km)

Comune di Isernia

Isernia (5 Km)

Comune di Acquaviva d' Isernia

Acquaviva d'Isernia (13 Km)

Comune di Carpinone

Carpinone (7 Km)

Comune di Castelpetroso

Castelpetroso (11 Km)

Comune di Castelpizzuto

Castelpizzuto (8 Km)

Comune di Colli a Volturno

Colli a Volturno (10 Km)

Comune di Longano

Longano (5 Km)

Comune di Fornelli

Fornelli (8 Km)

Comune di Pagliara

Pagliara (410 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pagliara

Pagliara (410 Km)

Comune di Acquaviva D'Isernia

Acquaviva d'Isernia (13 Km)

Comune di Macchia d' Isernia

Macchia d'Isernia (4 Km)

Comune di Montaquila

Montaquila (8 Km)

Comune di Monteroduni

Monteroduni (6 Km)

Comune di Cerro Volturno

Cerro al Volturno (14 Km)

Comune di Filignano

Filignano (14 Km)

Comune di Fornelli

Fornelli (8 Km)

Comune di Santa Maria del Molise

Santa Maria del Molise (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sessano Del Molise

Sessano del Molise (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Scapoli

Scapoli (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Miranda

Miranda (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Santa Maria Del Molise

Santa Maria del Molise (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Sant'agapito

Sant'Agapito (2 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Rocchetta A Volturno

Rocchetta a Volturno (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Roccasicura

Roccasicura (15 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Roccamandolfi

Roccamandolfi (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pozzilli

Pozzilli (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pettoranello Del Molise

Pettoranello del Molise (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Pesche

Pesche (7 Km)

Comune di Sessano del Molise

Sessano del Molise (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Isernia

Isernia (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Monteroduni

Monteroduni (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Montaquila

Montaquila (9 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Macchia D'isernia

Macchia d'Isernia (4 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Longano

Longano (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castelpetroso

Castelpetroso (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Cerro Al Volturno

Cerro al Volturno (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Castelpizzuto

Castelpizzuto (8 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Acquaviva D'isernia

Acquaviva d'Isernia (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Carpinone

Carpinone (9 Km)

E.P.T.Ente Provinciale per il Turismo

Isernia (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Colli A Volturno

Colli a Volturno (10 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Filignano

Filignano (14 Km)

Comune di Capriati a Volturno

Capriati a Volturno (12 Km)

Comune di Ciorlano

Ciorlano (15 Km)

Comune di Gallo Matese

Gallo Matese (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Gallo Matese

Gallo Matese (11 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Ciorlano

Ciorlano (14 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Capriati A Volturno

Capriati a Volturno (12 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Letino

Letino (13 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Fontegreca

Fontegreca (13 Km)

Comune di Fontegreca

Fontegreca (13 Km)

Comune di Letino

Letino (13 Km)

Comune di Miranda

Miranda (9 Km)

Comune di Pesche

Pesche (7 Km)

Comune di Pettoranello del Molise

Pettoranello del Molise (5 Km)

Comune di Roccasicura

Roccasicura (15 Km)

Comune di Rocchetta a Volturno

Rocchetta a Volturno (13 Km)

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