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Welcome to the province of Campobasso!
Hello everyone! Today we are going to talk about the wonderful province of Campobasso, located in the Molise region, in southern Italy. The province covers an area of 2909 square kilometers and has 84 municipalities with a population of 210249 inhabitants. The capital of the province is the city of Campobasso and the institutional seat is located in Palazzo Magno.
Physical geography
The province of Campobasso is a fantastic place, full of different geographical and environmental features. There are mountains, hills and forests from which numerous rivers such as the Biferno, Trigno, Tammaro, Fortore, Saccione, Sinarca and Sassinora originate. There are also two artificial lakes, Lake Guardialfiera and Lake Occhito, which offer every visitor a breathtaking spectacle.
Territory
The province of Campobasso, which overlooks the Adriatic Sea to the northeast, borders the province of Chieti in Abruzzo to the north, the province of Foggia in Puglia to the southeast, Campania to the south and the province of Isernia to the west. The province's territory ranges from the mountains of the Appennino Sannita to the coastal area of the Adriatic Sea.
The territory of the province is characterized by the charm of its villages, towns and cities, where every corner encloses the beauty of its ancient palaces, churches, monuments and historical buildings. The territory is crossed by the valleys of the Trigno, Biferno and Fortore rivers and surrounded by beautiful hills, which broaden considerably near the sea.
Hydrography
The province of Campobasso hosts a large number of rivers and artificial lakes. Among the most important rivers are the Biferno, which runs through Lake Guardialfiera, the Fortore, which runs through Lake Occhito and marks the border between Molise and Puglia, and the Trigno, which marks the border between Molise and Abruzzo. All these rivers are surrounded by the hills and mountains of the province.
The two artificial lakes in the province of Campobasso are Lake Guardialfiera, where you can admire the spectacular State Road 647 of Fondo Valle del Biferno that runs along the dam, and Lake Occhito, which offers a splendid view of the Matese mountain range.
Conclusions
In summary, the province of Campobasso is an enchanting land, which offers a variety of natural and cultural attractions. Visiting this province means immersing oneself in the history of an ancient and fascinating land. I recommend that you come and visit us on the next occasion to discover in person the magnificent landscape of Molise and the warm welcome of its inhabitants. Thank you for reading!
