Things to do in Molinara Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The church, which dates back to eighth. Century is in the shape of a star. The current building was rebuilt in Baroque style after the earthquake of the XVII. Century.The church has been put on a waiting list of UNESCO.

The Museum of Peasant Civilization in the Fortore Area was built in 1984. It is divided into twenty sections that display about 3000 objects that were collected by C. Nardi. In the Museum there are materials that belong to the southern peasant civilization such as a pasta machine, carriages, carts and much more.

The Lake of Campolattaro Oasis was created by the barrier of the Tammaro river. The area includes some environments such as reeds, mixed woods, olive groves etc. in fact we can find rich vegetation in the lake. However, there are many mammals among which we can mention the fox, the badger, the hare etc. since the year 2003 the area is part of the protected area of WWF Italy.

The Castle, with its Roman architecture, is supposed to date back to the twelfth century, even if it has undergone restoration over the years. It is known for its decagonal shape and fortified walls. Inside it has large rooms, which were used by the noble families of the time and their servants. Today, the building is used for various cultural activities in the area, as the seat of the Civic Museum of Peasant Civilization, even if, currently, it is being restored.

The Civic Museum of Apice is located in the Norman Castle. It is a collection of everyday objects and tools dating back to the Roman period, especially the elements of the production cycle. It is currently open to the public and is often visited by elementary school pupils, who can admire the objects closely.