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Molise (UK: / m ɒ ˈ l iː z eɪ / mol-EE-zay, US: / ˈ m oʊ l i z eɪ, m oʊ ˈ l iː z eɪ / MOH-lee-zay, moh-LEE-zay, Italian:; Molisan: Mulise, pronounced) is a region of Southern Italy. Until 1963, it formed part of the region of Abruzzi e Molise together with Abruzzo. The split, which did not become effective until 1970, makes Molise ...
- 4,438 km² (1,714 sq mi)
- Italy
Jun 26, 2019 · Learn about the Molise region of central Italy, a hilly area with a border on the Adriatic Sea. Discover its main cities, attractions, and activities with this guide to the Molise map and travel guide. Find out how to visit the Molise region and what to expect from its culture, cuisine, and landscapes.
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Molise, regione, southeast-central Italy. It consists of the provinces of Campobasso and Isernia and was created in 1965 from the southern portion of the former region of Abruzzi e Molise. The region’s western sector is part of the mountainous Apennines; it is drained by the Volturno River westward.
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Nov 22, 2017 · Variety of landscapes — Molise, the second smallest region in Italy, is one of the least known, even among Italians. The picturesque land has pristine beaches of the Adriatic coast on one side...
- The sanctuary of Castelpetroso: in search of divine light. The last stop on your trip to Molise is the sanctuary of Castelpetroso, in the province of Isernia.
- Castel San Vincenzo: between History and Nature. Among the unmissable places of your trip to Molise there is certainly Castel San Vincenzo, where History and Nature lovingly shake hands.
- Pietrabbondante: an ancient bulwark of the Samnites. Another fundamental stop for lovers of Molise is Pietrabbondante, small town elegantly perched at the foot of Mount Caraceno, nestled between the "morge", a particular shape of rock, bare and pointed, typical of Upper Molise.
- Along the Tratturi: in search of the ancient spirit of Molise. The stages that we have described so far, we advise you to reach them using perhaps non-conventional, not very comfortable roads, but certainly of considerable historical interest.
Sep 7, 2021 · Molise, Italy – the answer to your holiday dreams. The region sometimes even the Italians forget about is a blissful mix of uncrowded beaches, atmospheric villages and hill towns. Liz Boulter....
Oct 20, 2023 · 11 min. MOLISE, Italy — Poor Molise, I used to think. It is one of Italy’s 20 regions, but it seems to get fewer visitors than certain restaurants in Tuscany. To the extent it has any...
