Visit Isernia, A Roman Town In Molise

Isernia is an ancient Roman town sitting high up on a rocky crest in the Moliseregion between the River Carpino and the River Sordo. The Roman layout of the original town of Isernia can still be clearly seen by tourists today.

A typical Roman town plan consisted of a wide central street with many side streets running out from it at right angles on both sides.

Choose from a delightful range of villas in north Apulia, close to Molise where you can visit Isernia and other tourist spots like the capital of Campobasso and the bell-making town of Agnone.

Sixteen smaller communes surrounding Isernia come under its name including one especially worth visiting called Castelromano. Tourists with a passion for history will most certainly enjoy a day trip to Isernia as it is known to have been settled in by humans from over 700,000 years ago.

Visit a nearby historical site called Pineta which is strongly believed by archaeological experts to be the oldest site in the world where use of fire by humans has been discovered. Despite being the victim of many territorial attacks over the centuries, Isernia thankfully still have quite a few interesting monuments on display.

Admire the Fraterna Fountain in the old town centre of Isernia which is also its symbol. It was constructed in the 13th century using the rubble of old Roman monuments which once stood here.

Other points of interest in Isernia are the cathedral of St. Peter and the ancient bell tower which still stands proudly here.

Cross over the Roman aqueduct of Isernia nearby and sign up for an exciting guided tour around all of this area’s enchanting ancient sites. Come to Isernia to experience a superb place full of historical and cultural attractions!