22 Interesting, Helpful and Fun Facts About Molise in Italy

22 Interesting, Helpful and Fun Facts About Molise in Italy
The Italian Region of Molise...... Molise is Italy’s newest region since 1963, when it separated from the region of Abruzzo.

To help you find out why Molise is such an undiscovered gem, watch this video, where you will discover 22 interesting, helpful and fun facts about Molise in Italy.

Molise is about 60 miles north-east of Naples, and about 100 miles south-east of Rome.

So, what makes Molise attractive to visitors?

#1. Geography.

The geographical area of Molise is over 4,400 square kilometres.

#2. National Parks.

The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park.

#3. A Brief History of Molise.

As Molise was very much a part of Abruzzo, its fairly recent history aligns with its regional neighbour.

#4. The Economy.

Molise is also one of Italy's, and Western Europe's, poorest regions.

#5. The Provinces of Molise.

Campobasso and Isernia are the two provinces in the region.

#6. The Population.

The region has a population of about 350,000.

#7. The Capital City of Molise.

Campobasso, the city, is the capital of Molise.

#8. The Language.

The primary language is Italian, spoken with a Neapolitan dialect.

#9. Molise’s Minority Groups.

Since the 15th century, Molise has had an Albanian population that speaks Arberesh.

#10. Mountain Ranges.

The highest mountain in the region is La Meta, with an altitude of nearly 2,200 metres (about 7,200 feet).

#11. The Climate.

It has harsh winters and heavy snow falls in the north of the region, to the mild temperatures along the coast.

#12. White Truffles.

These grow in the mountains, where it’s estimated that about 60% of the whole truffle production in Italy comes from.

#13. Airports.

There's no airport in Molise.

#14. UNESCO Heritage Sites.

Molise is one of just a few in Italy that has no designated World UNESCO Heritage sites.

#15. The Tratturi.

These are nature trails followed by pastoral farmers during the seasonal rotation of herding between summer and winter pastures.

#16. Rings a Bell!

Molise i's also home to the Fonderia Marinelli (bell foundry), founded more than 1,000 years ago.

#17. The Ghost Towns.

Many villages and small towns throughout Molise have been abandoned as a result of earthquakes and emigration.

#18. Places to See in Molise.

(1) Campobasso.

(2) Isernia.

(3) Termoli

(4) The Winterline Museum.

(5) The National Museum of Bagpipes.

(6) The Cenozoic Park.

(7) Remote Mountain Villages.

#19. People, Music and the Arts.

Well-known people born in, or with a family connection to Molise, include:

(1) The world-famous actor, Robert De Niro.

(2) The opera singer and film star, Mario Lanza.

#20. Major Events.

(1) the Festival of Mysteries in Campobasso on Corpus Domini day in June; and

(2) the Street Art Festival in Chivitacampomarano (in June);

(3) the Bagpipe Festival in Scapoli (in July); and

#21. The Food.

The local cuisine consists of meat dishes, for example:

(1) Pampanella is pork marinated in chili-powder, garlic, and vinegar;

(2) Pezzata is tender lamb shoulder served with potatoes and tomatoes; and

(3) Torchinelli is grilled or stewed lamb intestines wrapped around lamb liver.

#22. The Wine.

The local red wine of Molise is Tintilia, made from the local grape of the same name.

The white wines of Biferno and Pentro are made with Trebbiano and Falanghina grape varieties, respectively.

So, there you have it - 22 interesting, helpful and fun facts about the Molise region in Italy that I hope you’ve found to be of help and of interest.

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22 Interesting, Helpful and Fun Facts About Molise in Italy

[ExpatEssentialsForItaly]

Which of the 22 facts about the Italian region of Molise shared in this video would tempt you to take a closer look to consider visiting the region, or even looking to rent or buy a property there (with a view to living and working there)? Please leave a comment below.

[b.justiceforall]

Bella Molise has so much to offer especially if your looking for quite and relaxing time and being a small region its the only place that you can go to a ski resort in the morning and lay on the beach in the afternoon.

[adimicco]

Thank you for your wonderful video. You shown us that Molise does exist and it is beautiful!

[LeonardGreig-of]

I have been waiting 4 years to visit Molise. Even made several friends in Torella del Sannio. Can't wait to meet them in person.

[TheBigDaddyDReviews]

Everything you ever wanted to know about Molise, but were afraid to ask (or simply didn't know about it because it's really quite the hidden gem in Italy!). Very well researched and put together video. Very impressive. This video must have taken you a while to make!

[EMD-xdqm]

Musica perfecta for sitting by la ventana on a rainy Memorial Day. 🌧️ ☔ BRUNETTE!

[DRSEXPLORING]

Amazing information about it I did not even know it existed.

[Drostvideo]

Never heard of Molise but look like a wonderful place to visit

[stevestone]

What a beautiful place. The wife and I are looking at retirement in Abruzzo, however after seeing these Molise is definitely a contender!

[YuliaTarbath]

It was very interesting video. I love the historical update.

[NudratsKitchen]

Beautiful place to visit. I have never heard of this place before.

[RemainForeverHealthy]

Very interesting. So much to see and learn about Italy. Great video

[petersguazzato]

Being an Abruzzese and Molise our neighbours l would love to live in this region it’s so beautiful ❤

[BakkerfeelingAdventures]

Another interesting region to explore. I hadn't heard about Molise before but just as prior your videos on for me unknown regions and places, plenty of reasons to visit. Italy really has a lot to offer. Nice fun facts to such as Robert De Niro's great-grandparents originated from the region. I'd also be interested to see that festival of mysteries, seems quite an interesting thing to witness. I think, like already mentioned before, that Italy should be explored thoroughly and with time to see all its beauty.

[MetaMM]

Most Italians have never visited. I am one of them 😊. Abruzzo yes. Drive with hubby from Porto Recanati to Rome passing its long tunnel that made me made me anxious 😢. Campobasso yes, I know.

[fredspina]

I was born in Molise ut emigrated to Canada 60 years ago but still Molise is in my blood.

[mrbushlied]

My great-grandfather was born in Polizzi, Isernia, Molise. I hired a car in Rome and toured Molise in 2013. My favorite town in Molise is Venafro which is very close to Polizzi. Venafro is a very beautiful medieval town, whilst Polizzi is best skipped as it was destroyed in WW2 and rebuilt with concrete slab buildings reminiscent of British council buildings.

[VoklstWestie]

I had to exit the video!
1) you're showing me Harrods in London?
2) Showing me Sicily?
3) Mountain not related to Appenines?
Where's Molise?

[elizabethcarvalho]

I missed a map from the region in Italy.

[Marceau.Verdiere.Atelier]

this was clearly created entirely with AI...bland and most basic, and the voice is AI as well