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Travel to Molise: 

Hidden Treasures, Uncrowded Beaches and Age-Old Mysteries

Molise, Italy’s youngest and second smallest region, is made for travelers who long to explore undiscovered places in the midst of a country that is one of the most well-traveled in the world. From its hilltop castles to its uncrowded beaches and small villages with ancient traditions, as well as its pre-Roman Samnite archeological sites, travel to Molise is the perfect opportunity to let go of the cares of the world and immerse yourself in locales that feel plucked out of time.  

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Ancient Termoli Displays its Treasures 

Fertile Wine Hills Around Termoli

Campobasso – Ancient Mysteries and Modern Adventures

Travel to Molise and See the Wonders of the Past in Isernia

The Parco Nazionale and Surrounding Villages

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Be charmed by Termoli, Molise’s walled city, with its beautiful religious precession on the water each August.   

 

Discover the delights found in the hills around Termoli, from its wine region to its numerous castles, not to mention a little village that is home to an international mural painting competition.   

 

Learn about the Pre-Roman Samnite culture and see some of the fascinating remains that have been left behind.   

 

Head to Campobasso for the day of Corpus Christi and experience its procession of the mysterious “living Paintings”.   

 

For more modern adventures, Molise’s premier ski and snowboard area is home to 40 km of slopes and 7 lifts, with one resort that has the most snowfall in all central-southern Italy. 

History lovers can immerse themselves in one of the most important pre-historic sites in Europe.   

 

Appearing as if in a fairytale, you’ll be stunned by the gorgeous Santuario dell’Addolorata, with its huge multicolored stained-glass windows and spires reaching toward the heavens.    

 

Ancient traditions abound, with wintertime traditions such as the ‘Ndocciata, which is believed to have originated from an ancient Samnite festival of fire.   

 

Travel to Molise and enjoy fantastic opportunities for hiking along the Tratturi, ancient shepherding trails that cut through the entirety of Molise.   

 

Near the national park, you’ll discover one of the most important medieval monastic complexes in Europe, complete with well-preserved 8th century frescoes.   

 

Stop at the pristine artificial lake for a walk or a swim with a great view of the mountains. 

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