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Welcome to Campobasso, a breathtaking province
The province of Campobasso is located in the Molise region, in central-southern Italy. With a population of just over 210,000 inhabitants and a surface area of just under 3,000 km², this province offers a great variety of landscapes, from the mountains of the Sannita Apennines to the Adriatic coast. In this text, we will guide you to discover the physical geography, hydrography, and main tourist sites of the province of Campobasso.
Physical geography
Territory
The province of Campobasso truly offers a lot from a landscape perspective. Starting from the mountains of the Sannita Apennines, you can admire the beautiful hills of the hinterland, the lakes and rivers, up to the Adriatic coast. The variety of territories will truly make you fall in love with this magnificent land.
Hydrography
The province of Campobasso offers a vast network of rivers, lakes, and bodies of water. The main rivers are the Biferno, Fortore, Trigno, Tammaro, and Saccione. Among the main lakes, we find Lake Guardialfiera which, with its imposing dam, creates a unique natural scenario in the world.
Tourism
Mountains and hills
Thanks to its geographical position, the province of Campobasso offers beautiful and spectacular mountain and hilly landscapes. The Sannita chain offers breathtaking natural scenery, where you can enjoy a splendid view of the Fortore valley. The hills of the hinterland also offer a great variety of colors, with their cultivated fields and green pastures. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the historic villages in the surrounding area, such as Sepino.
Lakes and rivers
The province of Campobasso is rich in rivers and lakes of natural and artificial origin. Lake Guardialfiera, with its 3 km length, is one of the most suggestive places in the province and is surrounded by beautiful surrounding mountains. The Biferno river, with its 84 km length, is also very famous, and its course is crossed by ancient mills and bridges.
Adriatic coast
The Adriatic coast offers a wide choice of beaches, and tourist resorts such as Termoli, Campomarino, and Petacciato are a destination for many tourists every year. These tourist resorts offer excellent opportunities to relax and immerse themselves in nature.
Curiosities
Emblem
The province of Campobasso is one of the few Italian provinces to have atypical emblem compared to other provinces. This emblem is without a crown and not framed inside a shield or other geometric shape, and consists of a red banner with ears of wheat and an eight-pointed star, derived from the ancient province of Contado di Molise.
Francesco Jovine
The famous Italian writer Francesco Jovine has expressed his love for the province of Campobasso in his poem "Il Contado di Molise." In this poem, he expresses his affection for the "first lean olive trees, solitary, perched on the cliffs, with withered branches, tormented by the storm."
In short, the province of Campobasso has a lot to offer, from its variety of landscapes to its natural beauties and breathtaking beaches. It is no wonder that this province has become an increasingly popular tourist destination. Come visit us!
