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

Welcome to Campobasso Italy. If you’are planning to visit Campobasso for your next trip and you are looking for the best places to visit, here you’ll find tips and suggestions of most popular point of interest and activities not to be missed in Campobasso and surrounding. Travelers will appreciate this italian town with his rich historical and artistic heritage, local culture and environment. Discover the monuments, buildings, natural treasures and all the details that characterize Campobasso and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

Campobasso between monuments and past

Monforte Castle, Campobasso
Monforte Castle, Campobasso

South of the Abruzzo region, there is the second region, after Valle d'Aosta, smaller than Italy, the Molise region, which overlooks the Adriatic Sea to the east.


The city of Campobasso, located in the upper Bifern Basin or, surprises for its beautiful historic center developed at the foot of the Montebello hill, where stands the magnificent Castle of Monforte from the Lombard era and which offers a unique panorama to the point that it makes this place lovely.


The ancient village, with its stone houses, narrow alleys and endless steps, gives way to the modern part of the city developed in the plan, but equally charming with its beautiful gardens and fountains.


Discovering Campobasso means first of all visiting the Castle of Monforte, built in the fifteenth century and located over 800 meters above sea level, from the which you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire city.


The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, in neoclassical style, represents the most important Church of the place; the Church by S. Antonio Abate is instead in Baroque style, while that of San Giorgio is in Romanesque style and rises at the foot of the Monforte Castle.


Among the events that allow you to experience the historical reality of the city we mention the Feast of Our Lady of the Monti on 31 May of each year or the Festival of Mysteries, on the occasion of the feast of Corpus Christi, which sees thirteen mysteries parade, representing scenes from the Sacred Bible interpreted by living characters carried on their shoulders along the city streets.


In addition to offering enchanting views and beautiful period buildings, the city fascinates with the atmospheres and landscapes of distant eras, typical of the Middle Ages.

written by Mark Dutton - Last update: 04/11/2021
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Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello Monforte

The Monforte Castle dates back to the Middle Ages and was precisely built in the 15th century. This was named after Nicola Monteforte, who did a great job of restoration in the '400. Since this renovation, the appearance of the building changed completely: today only a few traces of the medieval plant remain. At the entrance you can easily notice the coat of arms of the Manforte lords. It is currently open to the public. Inside its large tower is the Meteorological Station. The terrace offers magnificent views of the area.

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