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

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.

An imposing medieval fortress, is currently the protagonist of an ambitious renovation and redevelopment project.

Alexander's Castle was built in the tenth century. At first, the building was owned by the Carafa family. In 1567 it was purchased by D'Alessandro, who turned it into a stately fortress. The castle was also nominated with the Nobel Prize Prize Teodoro Mommsen. Today you can visit only part of the building for the anniversary of the Feast of Saint Alexander, held every year on 26 August.

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.

The Sannite Sanctuary dates back to the 4th century BC. It was built by the Samnites Pentri as a meeting point for religious and social occasions. The architecture is very special and makes the Sanctuary unique in all of Italy. Inside it, many excellent weapons and special decorations have also been found to testify to the wealth of this people.

The church is located in the Municipality of Pietrabbondante, it was built in memory of Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo. The building has a linear structure, with a three-cell bell tower and in the center a beautiful door built in Baroque style. In the left aisle there are statues of the Sacred Heart and San Antonio, works by the artist Domenico Cirrulli.

The sanctuary of Pietrabbondante was the most important built by the Samnites Pentri, and was the center of religious but also political and social aggregation.

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.

Linked to the practice of Transhumance as it stands right on a tracturello that serves as a link between the tracturi of 'Celano - Foggia 'and 'Castel di Sangro-Lucera.'

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.