The Abbey of San Vincenzo al Volturno is a historic Benedictine abbey in the high valley of Volturno.
Cerro al Volturno, founded by the Samnites in the 3rd century BC, surrounded by Turkey oaks (cerro in Italian.)
The Romanesque Cathedral of Termoli.
The typical trabocchi (old fishing machine) can be seen along the coast.
At 1421 meters above sea level, Capracotta is one of the highest villages in the Apennines and a winter skiing resort.
Lago Castel San Vincenzo is an artificial lake in the Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo Lazio e Molise.
Castropignano is home to a medieval castle, the Castello d'Evoli, built in the mid-14th century, perhaps over the remains of a Samnite fortress.
Still untouched, and unjustly overlooked, Molise, in southern Italy, is a mostly mountainous region that includes a stretch of coastline, with hills descending toward the Adriatic Sea. It includes part of the Abruzzo National Park in the Apennine Mountains, a paradise for nature lovers. The regional capital, Campobasso, is known for the Monforte Castle, located on a mountain, and for its Romanesque churches. To the north is the archaeological area of Pietrabbondante with an ancient theater and a Samnite temple.
All of it interspersed with excellent food and wine traditions.
Here’s a photo tour of Molise to help you plan your next off-the-beaten-path Italy trip.
