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

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.

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.

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.

The Astronomical Observatory, with attached the Planetarium, is able to reproduce once heavenly with 20,000 stars.

The Archaeological Museum of Venafro is located inside the monasterial complex of Santa Chiara, where the Civic Museum of the city was previously located. Inside it, finds found from the excavations carried out in the areas of the territory and that refer to the Sannitic settlement and the Venafro of the Imperial Age are kept.

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 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 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.

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

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.