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Isernia, Molise, Italy

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Isernia

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Gold Medal for Civil Valor

"Endured with stoic courage and scary numerous air raids that destroyed most of the town and killed a third of its inhabitants, never deflecting from his heroic and dignified attitude toward the stranger and his faith in the resurrection of the Fatherland."

 

About Isernia

Basic Information:

 

Isernia is a small city and the third one city in the region of Molise after Campobaso and Termoli.

First settlements of Isernia are dated back from Paleolithic, at least 700 000 years ago, they are first settlements found in Europe.

Isernia is a thriving Samnite city, the capital of the Italic League, Roman Municipium, tough opponent against Napoleon's troops and place of Bourbon reaction against unity of Italy in 1860. In 1960 the city of Isernia was awarded by the Gold Medal for Civil Valor during the Second World War. Finally it is the provincial capital, Isernia is a city referenced Alto Molise.

 

Curiosity

Coinage

The Coins of Aesernia (after 263 B.C.), which were found only in copper, and have the legend "Aisernino", belong to the period of the first Roman colony, the style of their execution attests the influence of the neighboring Campania.

 

What to see in Isernia?

Isernia have been destroyed many times but although every time the city comes back flowering again. The historical center preserved the old face of city. All entire length the old city is the largest street Corso Marcelli. Around the main street there is an infinity of alleys and little spares, as for example: "Trento e Trieste" spares.

Main sights to see in Isernia:

  • Fontana della Fraterna
  • Roman Aqueduct
  • Cardarelli Bridge
  • La Pineta
  • San Pietro Cathedral
  • Monument to the fallen of World War I
  • Statue to the victims of September X

 

Events and Feasts in Isernia

There are several Events and Feasts in Isernia during the year.

Take a look at them and choice this you would like to participate there.

In particular there is one very interesting Fair of the Onions in Isernia.

Take a look also at the Legend connected with the Fair of the Onions in Isernia.

 

How to go to Isernia?

    • By Air

The most used and convenient Airports to Isernia are the airports of Roma:

The both have very good connection with the city of Roma and the train station where you can get the train to Campobasso.

The other two closest airport are:

Check on the closest to you airport which one airport will be a good solution for you.

 

    • By Train

Isernia is connected with Vairano and then to Napoli (Naples) through the railway line Vairano - Isernia. This is connected also with the line Campobasso - Isernia to allow the connections between the two cities. The connections with Roma are guaranteed 2000 through the branch Rocca d'Evandro - Venafro that allows direct access to the capital.

For more information visit the Italian Railway web site.

 

    • By Car

There are few ways to go to Isernia but all the same the city is far from the main Highways. Instead you can enjoy the beautiful landscape going to Isernia.

Use one of the following ways to reach Isernia:

From the Highway A1, exit at San Vittore, follow the direction Venafro on SS6, continue on the SS85 in the direction to Isernia.

Take the Highway A1 Roma - Napoli, exit at Caianello, follow the signs to Isernia, take the SS85 in the direction to Isernia.

      • From the North

Take the Adriatic Highway A14, exit at Montenero di Bisaccia / Vasto Sud / San Salvo, then take the SS650 (Fondo Valle Trigno) towards Isernia, continue on SS17, take the SS85 in the direction to Venafro and exit in the direction to Isernia.

      • From the South

From the Adriatic Highway A14 follow the direction to Pescara, continue on the A16, follow signs to Benevento, continue on SS88, exit at Campobasso, take the SS87 (Bifernina road) in the direction to Campobasso / Isernia, continue on SS17, take the SS85 in the direction of Venafro and exit in the direction to Isernia.

Take the SS87 (Bifernina), near Vinchiaturo take the SS17, SS85, continue on in the direction to Venafro, and exit in the direction to Isernia.

 

    • Go Around

If you wish to visit the historical city of Isernia better to go walking there. There is also a public transport there served by Autoservizio Urbano Aesernia.

 

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Campobasso, Molise, Italy

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Campobasso

 

About Campobasso

Basic Information:

 

Campobasso is the regional city of one of the smallest regions in Italy, Molise. The city is picturesque situated between two Rivers Biferno e Fortone.

The historical town of Campobasso is notable with lots of palaces and monuments of different historical periods, the most impressive of them are the thirteenth century Church of San Leonardo, Monforte Castle and the neoclassical Cathedral of the Holy Trinity.

The city is a home of the Archbishop Metropolitan (Archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano) and the University of Molise.

 

Curiosity

The origin of the name Campobasso

There are many assumptions and few certainties, many were those who with their studies and researches have tried to find the meaning.

Ziccardi based on some historical information of Tito Livio claims the name of the city to the fact that the Roman consul Bassi has built a military camp where Campus Bassi later was transformed into Campobasso.

Galanti insists that originally the town was divided into two villages: one called Campus de Prata and the other Campus Bassus. The first settlement situated at a higher level was destroyed and the inhabitants were transferred to the higher part, and so why the name of the future city is coming from Campus Bassus.

According to Masciotta the name of the city derives from Campus Vassorum, that means the field of vassals. In the tenth and eleventh centuries vassals were those who lived on the castles of the Seignior.

Gasdia believes simply that the name Campobasso is related to its geographic position. In his "History of Campobasso" he says: "Who first appeared at the conquest of the region, after the difficult walk to the up and then down, and then climb the mountain, breath going down to this tiny grassy plateau. Or they were the Bulgarians guided by Alzecone, or Lombards of Spoleto and Benevento, or conquerors of the Norman nobility, or peaceful monks of San Benedetto di Norcia, armed with Regula, psaltery, or the sacred agricultural tools were dated from Santa Sofia in Benevento to revive this region he said ... here is the Campo Basso, here is the location where we will plant the bivouac, the house, the abbey. "

 

What to see in Campobasso?

  • Castello Monforte
  • Chiesa della Madonna del Monte
  • The Cathedral, or Chiesa della Santissima Trinità (Church of the Holy Trinity)
  • The Church of San Bartolomeo
  • San leonardo
  • Villa de Capoa

 

How to go to Campobasso?

    • By Air

The most closest and convenient Airport to go to Campobasso are the airports of Roma:

The both have very good connection with the city of Roma and the train station where you can get the train to Campobasso.

The other one closest airport is:

Check on the closest to you airport which one airport will be a good solution for you.

 

    • By Train

Going to Campobasso by train maybe is the better solution because the city is far from the main Highways. The Railway Station is located in the center of Campobasso and it is managed by Centostazioni, society of Ferrovie dello Stato, which manages 106 properties of most important Italian railway station.

The station is crossed by the following lines:

      • Campobasso-Termoli;
      • Benevento-Campobasso;
      • Isernia-Campobasso.

The station is the terminus of all the trains that pass through there and the main destinations are Rome Termini, Naples Centrale, Benevento, Pescara Centrale and Termoli.

For more information visit the Italian Railway web site.

 

    • By Car

Campobasso is located in a place far from nain Highways in Italy. It is under construction a Hightway that should connect Termoli - San Vittore Highway and will reduce the traffic from and to Roma.

      • SS 87 Sannitica (towards Isernia, Rome, Naples, Benevento);
      • SS 645 Fondovalle of Tappino (towards Foggia);
      • SS 647 Fondovalle Biferno dir/B (from the industrial area to the SS647 to Termoli and North Italy).

Meanwhile you should use the state roads to go to Campobasso. If you don't have your own havigator choice one of the following ways to go to Campobasso:

The city is served by a ring road divided into:

      • SS 710 Freeway (Tangenziale) East of Campobasso, also known as Variant SS 87 that divides the city traversing through viaducts and a tunnel (Vazzieri-San Vito) from the village of San Vito and reaching the junction with the fitting Ingotte through neighborhoods Vazzieri, Bear hill and North Campobasso.
      • SS 711 Freeway west of Campobasso, which starts from the village of San Vito with connections to the Eastern Freeway and the SS 645, to arrive at the Santa Maria de Foras / Selvapiana.

 

    • Go Around

The better way to see the old historical city of Campobasso is by walking. But for those who likes the network of urban and suburban public transport is served by SEAC, which offers 23 buses operate from 5 am to 22.

 

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Molise, Italy

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Molise

About Molise

Basic Information:

  • Region: Molise
  • Region Center: Campobasso
  • Zona: Central Italy, on the Adriatic Sea
  • Provinces: 2 - Campobasso, Isernia
  • Municipalities: 136
  • Surface: 4 438 km ²
  • Population: 319 434 (by 30/06/2011)

 

What to see in Molise?

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How to go to Molise?

Molise is very easy reachable by Airplane, Train, Bus, Car, Ship or Boat.

For more information take a look at the main city you would like to visit.

 

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