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The fascinating province of Campobasso
The province of Campobasso is a wonderful region of Molise, Italy that covers an area of 2,909 square kilometers and includes 84 municipalities with a total population of 210,249. In this text, we will talk about the physical geography of the province of Campobasso, including its territory, hydrography, lakes, and mountains.
Physical geography
Let's start with a quote that perfectly describes the beauty of the province of Campobasso. As soon as we come across the first sparse and struggling olive groves, perched on cliffs and buffeted by the storm, we know we have entered the Contado of Molise. The territory offers great variety, ranging from the mountains of the Appennino sannita to the coastal strip of the Adriatic Sea. It's a diverse landscape where you can find villages, towns, and cities.
Territory
The territory is crossed by the valleys of Trigno, Biferno, and Fortore; they generally have a straight course, surrounded by hill and mountain slopes, and then widen significantly near the sea. You can find marvels such as the lake of Guardialfiera, also known as "de Liscione", named after the dam which created it, and the two viaducts of the Strada statale 647 di Fondo Valle del Biferno that cross the lake for 8.5 kilometers, surpassing the dam.
Hydrography
The province of Campobasso presents numerous rivers such as Biferno, Fortore, Trigno, and Tammaro, which are the result of the spectacular nature of the region. In addition to rivers, the province boasts two artificially created lakes, Lake Guardialfiera, and Lake Occhito.
Lakes
The two reservoirs present in the province of Campobasso are of artificial origin, Lake Guardialfiera and Lake Occhito. The two viaducts of the Strada statale 647 di Fondo Valle del Biferno are also dazzling, crossing Lake Guardialfiera for 8.5 kilometers, passing the dam.
Mountains
The province of Campobasso also boasts spectacular mountains, including the Appennino sannita. Among the mountains, numerous naturalistic paths and hiking itineraries intersect for every level of training.
Conclusions
In conclusion, it must be said that the province of Campobasso is one of the most fascinating and beautiful places in Molise. Its great variety of natural landscapes, including mountains, hills, and lakes, makes the territory extremely enjoyable to visit and live. The almost total absence of urbanization also allows you to admire nature in its purest state, in an environment that is still intact and uncontaminated. Anyone lucky enough to find themselves in this corner of Italy will certainly not be disappointed.
