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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › IserniaIsernia - Wikipedia

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   Isernia La Pineta is an archaeological excavation site containing thousands of bones and stone tools covering 20,000 square metres (4.9 acres). It was discovered in 1979, by an amateur naturalist who noticed a bone sticking out of the side of a cut that had been created by the construction of the Napoli-Vasto motorway.

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3. lifeinitaly.com › iserniaIsernia - Life in Italy

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   May 31, 2012 · Isernia is the capital of the Isernia province and the Molise region, a hilly and forested area in central Italy. It has a rich history, a famous fountain, a cathedral, a sanctuary and many nearby villages to explore.

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   There is also a separate entrance next to the church which allows you to go underground to view many different ruins... 5. Museo Civico Della Memoria E Della Storia. 51. Speciality Museums. By thomasozbun. Right next to the Fontana Fraterna is the small museum dedicated to the bombing of Isernia in 1943, with models...

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   What is Isernia famous for?

   • The famous Fraterna Fountain, the town's main symbol, was built in the 13th century: it is made up of living stone's slabs coming from ruined Roman monuments, while all the rest is a work of local masters, commissioned by the Rampini family of Isernia.

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   Where is Isernia located?

   • Situated on a rocky crest rising from 350 to 475 metres (1,148 to 1,558 ft) between the Carpino and the Sordo rivers, the plan of Isernia still reflects the ancient layout of the Roman town, with a central wide street, the cardo maximus, still represented by Corso Marcelli, and side streets at right angles on both sides.

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   Where did Isernia come from?

   • It originated as Aesernia, a town of the Samnites (an ancient Italic people), and later became a Roman colony. Isernia suffered severe damage in World War II but has been rebuilt. Notable landmarks include a Roman bridge, the cathedral (rebuilt after an earthquake in 1805), the Fraterna Fountain, and the civic museum.

   Isernia | Molise Region, Medieval Town, Cathedral | Britannica

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   What is Isernia like?

   • As Isernia sits a little inland within the Molise region, it is still economically agriculturally driven. The town sits a little above the valley between the Carpino and Sordo rivers. Its urban planning still reflects that of ancient Rome. It has a central wide street and side streets at right angles on both sides.

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6. www.britannica.com › place › Isernia-ItalyIsernia | Molise Region, Medieval Town, Cathedral | Britannica

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   Isernia, town, Molise region, south central Italy, between the Carpino and Sordo rivers, west of Campobasso. It originated as Aesernia, a town of the Samnites (an ancient Italic people), and later became a Roman colony. Isernia suffered severe damage in World War II but has been rebuilt. Notable landmarks include a Roman bridge, the cathedral ...

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7. www.italymagazine.com › iserniaIsernia | ITALY Magazine

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   Isernia is the capital of Molise and a town with rich archaeological heritage. Learn about its history, culture, wine, events and recipes from ITALY Magazine.

8. www.italia.it › en › moliseIsernia - Italia.it

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   Isernia is a city in Molise, Italy, with cultural attractions such as the National Palaeolithic Museum and the Cathedral of St Peter the Apostle. It is also surrounded by natural beauty, such as the Montedimezzo wildlife reserve, the medieval village of Roccamandolfi, and the lake of Castel San Vincenzo.

9. www.understandingitaly.com › isernia-provinceIsernia Province: location, history, culture, interest

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   Isernia. The capital city of the province of the same name, Isernia rests on top of a rocky crest reaching an altitude of 475 metres above sea level. It is sandwiched between two rivers, the Carpino and the Sordo and still has the layout of an ancient Roman town. The city was badly damaged during World War Two in September 1943.