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

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 Military Shrine of Monte Lungo exposes the bodies of 974 Fallen of the War of Liberation. In the green area, examples of Italian artillery and armored vehicles are shown. In the same environment are also the cemeteries of the other fighters of central — southern Italy.

The Pandone Castle is a massive construction that dates back to the tenth century ordered by the Angevins. Its structure stands on the remains of other buildings, has a quadrangular base and is surrounded by several towers. In the Castle there are a multitude of rooms and interiors, such as the Salone dei Conti and the Sala del Teatrino.

The Market Tower is located in the Municipality of Venafro. It is thought that the Captain of the People lived in this building. During the years, several restorations have been carried out, which saw the addition of some portals.

The Olivo Regional Park, located in the town of Venafro, is one of the best known parks in the area, since it is a protected area. It is among the only ones in Europe for the simple reason that it aims to promote and preserve olive growing. Its importance and tradition even extends worldwide. For those who visit the area, or for lovers of olive growing, it is a possibility not to be missed. The park is open to the public.

The Pignatelli Castle was built during the Lombard era. It had the function of supervising the Via Latina. The Castle consists of four cylindrical towers and is surrounded by an external wall.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.