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Campobasso the capital city of the Molise region in Italy. It is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by the Sannio and Matese mountains.

Campobasso is a city and comune in southern Italy, the capital of the Molise region and of the province of Campobasso

Campobasso is renowned for the craftmanship of blades (including scissors and knives), historically documented since the 14th century. It also famous for the production of pears and scamorza (cheese).

The origins of Campobasso are still disputed. According to the most agreed theory, the city was founded before the 8th century as a fortified camp by the Lombards, on the steep of the hill where a castle is.

In the October and November 1943 Campobasso was the centre of fights between the Allies and German troops. Several buildings and plant were destroyed, and 38 citizens were killed. In 1995 the city received the Bronze Medal for Civil Valour for the harsh work made by the Campobassani to clean all territory from dangerous unexploded warheads, a work that lasted well into 1948.

Campobasso in Molise

The main attraction of Campobasso is the Castello Monforte, built in 1450 by the local ruler Nicola II Monforte, over Lombard of Norman ruins. The castle lies on a commanding point, where traces of ancient settlements (including Samnite walls) have been found. The current construction is the result of later rebuildings after the earthquakes of 1456 and 1805.

The main church is the Cathedral, or Chiesa della Santissima Trinità (Church of the Holy Trinity), was built in 1504 outside the city walls. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1805 and a new Neoclassical edifice was built in 1829.

To the north of Campobasso lies the Italian Region of Abruzzo which itself is divided into the provinces of Pescara, L’Aquila, Chieti, and Teramo. The Teramo Province hosts the town of Valle San Giovanni, location of Casale.

 

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Campobasso in Molise

Campobasso is in Molise region in Italy. It is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by the Sannio mountains.  Campobasso is renowned for the craftmanship of blades including scissors and knives, historically documented since the 14th century. It also famous for the production of pears and scamorza (cheese).