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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.

Come to the lesser travelled region of Molise on your next Italian vacation to experience all the exquisite attractions it has to offer! Molise is a small central region which was part of Abruzzo until 1963 and comprises of two provinces called Campobasso and Isernia.

The capital city of Campobasso is built across deep ravines and valleys which can make it quite challenging for tourists to fully explore but there’s lots of interesting monuments and museums to visit on your trip here.

Near to the city is a site of fascinating Roman ruins in Saepinum to tour around or if you’re holidaying here in the winter months, the nearby Monti del Mateseare are great for skiing.

The coastal city of Naples in Campania offers a fantastic range of tourist activities and attractions to experience but if you’re looking for a cultural tour that’s extraordinary then check out this strange trail!

Choose from a beautiful range of vacation villas in Campania where you can easily travel to Naples for a day trip. Visit the strangely named Castel dell ‘Ovo meaning the ‘egg castle’ which you might imagine should have a smooth curved appearance!

But discover the bizarre legend which led to its name which says that the renowned Italian poet Virgil placed a magic egg in the foundations of the castle to ensure it would be built and possess immense strength and durability.

Spend a wonderful seaside vacation in southern Italy in the charming coastal town of Metaponto in Basilicata!

Situated on a smooth plain beside the sea, Metaponto is home to splendid white sandy beaches and a fantastic range of amenities and attractions.

There’s something here to suit every taste whether it’s visiting some cultural attractions such as the ruins of Greek amphitheatres and temple columns or walking around the beautiful town of Metaponto itself, admiring the quaint little shops, churches and eateries here.

A must see attraction when you’re holidaying in Campania is the stunning Aragonese Castle on Ischia Island off the coast of Naples!

Ischia Island, which was formed from a volcanic eruption, was chosen as the site upon which a spectacular castle would be built by the Parthenopeans, a civilisation of Naples.

Choose from a range of vacation villas in Campania, some of which have stunning views of the coastline!