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Welcome to the Province of Campobasso!

If you're looking for an Italian province to visit, why not come and discover the wonders of the Province of Campobasso? Located in the Molise region, it has just over two hundred thousand inhabitants and comprises 84 municipalities.

Physical geography

Province of Campobasso: among mountains, valleys, lakes, and sea.

The territory of the province is varied and diversified, offering visitors a wide range of different landscapes to discover. From the mountains of the Sannita Apennines to the hills, lakes and rivers of the inland, up to the Adriatic coast, the Province of Campobasso will amaze you with its beauty.

Territory

The province is crossed by the valleys of the Trigno, Biferno and Fortore, which generally have a straight course, surrounded by hills and mountains slopes, and then widen considerably near the sea. Here you can find villages, towns and cities, offering you the opportunity to discover the traditions and artistic beauties of places such as Campobasso, the capital, or Termoli, famous for its beach and its marina.

Hydrography

The Province of Campobasso can boast of having some of the most beautiful rivers in Italy, such as the Biferno, which crosses the Guardialfiera lake, or the Fortore, which marks the border between Molise and Puglia and crosses the Occhito lake. Also the Trigno, which marks the border between Molise and Abruzzo, is one of the most suggestive natural elements of the province. But not only rivers: in the Province of Campobasso you can also find two artificial lakes, the Guardialfiera lake and the Occhito lake, which offer spectacular natural landscapes; the latter is crossed by two viaducts that pass over the dam, called "Molise I" and "Molise II".

Conclusion

In short, if you are interested in Italian nature and culture, the Province of Campobasso is the right place to spend your holidays. Not only for the natural beauties, but also for the handicrafts, gastronomy and village festivals that animate the life of the municipalities in the province. Book your trip now and get ready to discover fascinating and welcoming places. We await you with open arms!

Valentina Fabbri
Updated Tuesday, Aug 16, 2022