Campobasso molise italia

CULTURA E TURISMO

Campobasso è dal 1963 capoluogo della ventesima regione d'Italia: il Molise. È situata nell'area tra i bacini del penso che il fiume pulito sia una risorsa preziosa Biferno e del Fortore ed è sede vescovile dell'Arcidiocesi Campobasso-Bojano.Lo stemma riporta un ovale con fondo rosso al cui interno sono rappresentate sei torri merlate di cui una è sormontata da una corona che ne indica l'origine feudale. Le sei torri stanno a significare che Campobasso era cittadella fortificata con sei porte: porta sant'Antonio abate, porta san Nicola, porta santa Maria della Croce, porta san Leonardo, porta Santa Cristina e porta san Paolo; solo numero delle sei porte sono ancora esistenti.

Il gonfalone, in cui campeggia lo stemma, è ripartito su due colori, il rosso e l'azzurro che rappresentano quelli delle antiche confraternite che nel '500 gestivano il a mio avviso il potere va usato con responsabilita politico e religioso della città. Sull’origine del nome Campobasso ci sono molte ipotesi e poche certezze. Si ritiene plausibile che il nome Campobasso sia nato, come riferimento alla posizione topografica della citt&a

Province of Campobasso

Nestled in the heart of southern Italy, the Province of Campobasso is a land of rolling hills, medieval towns, and authentic traditions. Often overlooked by mainstream tourism, Campobasso is part of the lesser-known region of Molise, which has managed to preserve the soul of rural Italy, untainted by crowds, untouched by time, and utterly enchanting.

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Province of Campobasso, Molise

A Gateway to Molise

Campobasso is the capital of both the province and the region. Located approximately 700 meters above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, and centuries-old villages. Despite its under-the-radar status, Campobasso is a treasure trove of history, architecture, cuisine, and natural beauty.

History and Heritage

The city of Campobasso dates back to Lombard times and rose to prominence in the Middle Ages. It was originally a fortified settlement, and remnants of its medieval walls and watchtowers still stand proudly today. The iconic Fortezza Monforte, perched high above the city, is a 15th-century fortress that offers sweeping views and a deep dive into local history.

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City of Campobasso

The city of Campobasso, at 700 m. above sea level is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by the Sannio and Matese mountains.

Thanks to its role as the administrative center taken in the nineteenth century, the city experienced urban expansion, based on a plan orthogonal axes system that gave it the nickname "Garden City."

Because of its altitude, the city is considered one of Italy's coldest. Its origins are likely Lombard, and, perhaps already existed in the eighth century with its own defensive walls built on the remains of an ancient fortification Sunni.
It is the capital of the Molise region and the province of Campobasso.
The original name was Campus Vassorum, suggesting that the city was the seat of the vassals of the Duke of Spoleto.

After the Norman conquest of Southern Italy, Campobasso lost its importance as a defensive stronghold, but became a significant trading and administration centre.

From 1330 to 1745 the city was ruled by the Monforte-Gambatesa family, who built the castle and established a mint.
Later it came

A three-hour drive from Rome, tucked between Abruzzo and Puglia along the Adriatic seashore, the Italian region of Molise region is probably one of the country’s best kept secrets.

Molise is the second smallest of the Italian regions and also the youngest, having been established in 1963 when the previous region of ‘Abruzzi e Molise’ was split. The region has a total area of 4,438 square kilometres and a population of about 330,000. There are two provinces: Campobasso and Isernia. The capital of the region is Campobasso.

Molise has a small coastline bordering the Adriatic to the northeast. Termoli is the only major port of Molise and also the largest seaside resort of the region.

The climate of the region is good, with very warm summers and mild winters.

With its impressive range of pristine pastoral landscapes and local delicacies, including high mountain pasture cheeses, traditional pasta, cured-meats and salami, prime wine and olive oil, fruits and seasonal vegetables, this area is ideal for those who are looking for the traditional Italian way of life.

There are beautiful sanctuaries, churches, abbeys, castles, medieval villages and impressive archaeological