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

Welcome to Isernia Italy. If you’are planning to visit Isernia 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 Isernia 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 Isernia and its territory.  Share and suggest a place you've visited.

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Isernia, Molise, Fraternal Fountain symbol of the city
Isernia, Molise, Fraternal Fountain symbol of the city

The Samnites, a strong and combative people, tried for a long time to resist the Romans but were conquered, however, as evidenced by the ancient aqueduct still in use.

It passed from the Romans to the Italics, Barbarians and Saracens and numerous others to end in 900 under the Bourbons. The city was destroyed several times, by wars and earthquakes, but always rebuilt with the tenacity that characterizes its people.

In 1979, prehistoric remains were discovered in La Pineta. Interesting is the Cathedral, built on the grounds of an ancient church. The church was repeatedly destroyed by earthquakes and rebuilt, the last time in 900, Very special is the Fountain of the Fraterna, a monument composed in reality There are several fountains. Isernia has a rich calendar of fairs and folk events especially in summer, notable the annual Onion Fair.

Isernia offers tourists hotels and restaurants and for those who want to relax in nature, around the city there are numerous B & B & B lt; strong>farmhouses to enjoy a nice alternative to the usual beach holidays.

written by Zita Ocran - Last update: 04/11/2021
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Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo

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.

Museums

Museo Nazionale di Santa Maria delle Monache

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.

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