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Introducing Molise
Lacking the grandeur of its northern neighbour, Molise invariably suffers comparison with Abruzzo. However, the lack of a slick tourist infrastructure and the raw, forgotten countryside ensure a gritty authenticity, so often missing in more-celebrated areas.
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Life in Molise goes back to prehistoric times. Excavations in Isernia have unearthed the oldest human settlement in Europe – a 700,000-year-old village, which makes the Samnite village at Pietrabbondante and the Roman ruins at Saepinum seem positively modern. The Abbazia di San Vincenzo al Volturno is famous for its Byzantine frescoes, while the Monti del Matese provide good skiing, hiking and cycling. On the coast the beach resort of Termoli is a jumping-off point for the Isole Tremiti.
To get the best out of Molise, you really need your own transport.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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