Campobasso - Molise 
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Loading...Campobasso is almost unknown to the tourists, it is located in a region called Molise, and even though no one goes there to visit, it is a quite nice place to go.
The city is situated on a hill in the area of the Monti del Sannio and from there you will be able to see a nice view of the surroundings area which is gorgeous.
The city center of Campobasso is quite interesting and because of the University of The Region, there is quite a nice nightlife as well.
It is a pity that not a lot of people are visiting this region, but smart people already started to buy villas in the country because they saw the potential and the beauty of the region.
This is one of the regions in Italy where the old people are the prevalence, but nearby the universities you will find young people and beautiful things to do as well.
The tour of Campobasso can start from Castello Monforte! This amazing castle is declared a national monument and symbol of the city.
Dating back to 1375, it rises on a hill surrounded by the park of the Via Matris and is a must-see site for its beauty and for the view.
Enjoy the view and the beauty of the castle and then walk to the Sanctuary of Santa Maria del Monte which is very close to the castle.
Then if the weather is good you want to go for a walk in Villa De Capoa which is a beautiful park full of roads, statues, and trees.
Palazzo Pistilli is a nice museum you should visit and it will take you at least 2 hours if you want to admire all the stuff that the museum has inside.
The historical center, especially during the night, is quite calm except for the students that are having fun and grabbing some cocktails in the bars nearby the university area.
The Cattedrale Della Santissima Trinità is another great church you should visit when in Campobasso. This is the main place of worship of the city, the three-nave of the church has nice frescoes paintings and a polychrome window and a granite baptismal.
Castello Carafa di Ferrazzano is another beautiful castle you should visit if you are the kind of person who loves to see castles.
Some other monuments and museum worth a visit are:
The city of Campobasso can be divided into the old town and the new part of town, in this article we have talked only about the old town.
Bagnoli del Trigno is a town not too far from Campobasso and it is considered to be the most beautiful Borgo of the region.
The more south you go in Italy the cheaper and more awesome the food it gets. In Molise, there are restaurants that you will never forget.
There are many traditional dishes in the region, but probably one of the most popular pasta dishes of Campobasso is called Cavatielle E Carne E Puorche.
This handmade pasta is cooked with pork meat and sometimes s the bones with the meat is left on the side of the plate.
The symbol of the city is the ear of corn, and the main reason is that they produce nice pasta in this area.
Another dish that you will encounter during your stay here is the Taccozze e Fagioli, which is a handmade pasta dressed up with any sort of beans.
The Pezzata is another great dish of the region Molise which is basically grilled lamb cooked slowly and with some special spices of the area.
If you want to check out some recipes here is a good link of these plates:
This region and Campobasso are very popular for the cheese as well. There are a lot of farms making cheese and selling some of the best cheese you will ever eat.
Not a lot of people know about the existence of the region Molise and of Campobasso, this is why you need to take advantage of that.
If you are looking to see a part of Italy that no one saw before and that at the same time can offer you cheap and great food, breathtaking landscapes and a lot of arts this is where you have to go.
If you a curious person you probably are tempted now to book a ticket and visit this region.
Campobasso is full of castles, interesting museums, and there is even a university with a rather active nightlife.
If you are going to visit this region you probably want to rent a car. There are too many Borghi and places that are not fully accessible with public transportation.
I hope that you found this guide of Campobasso interesting, this region even though it is in the south of Italy it is pretty cold because it is not flat at all.
It snows quite often in Molise during the winter and you know that beforehand if you are going to visit during the winter.
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