Molise

Molise (Neapolitan: Mulìse) is a region of Southern Italy, on the Adriatic sea. It is Italy's second smallest region by land area, the second least populous and also the least known one. In spite of this, the region is rich in sights to offer to tourists intent on exploring this unexplored region.

By plane
Since Molise doesn't have airports the best choice is Abruzzo International Airport, in the Adriatic city of Pescara. Another possibility is Rome Fiumicino Airport. The regional bus company ATM offers connections with Pescara and Roma Tiburtina railway station, which is linked to Rome Airport.

By train
The main railway is the Adriatic railway, that crosses Molise along its coast. It provides efficient connections from the major cities of Northern Italy like Bologna, Milan and Turin, as well as from Apulia's main towns.

For more info visit the site of Trenitalia, the main railway operator of the country.

By car
Two toll motorways can be useful to reach the region: For more info you can check the site of Autostrade per l'Italia.
 * Autostrada A1 Italia.svg — Sun Motorway (Milan-Naples), exit of San Vittore del Lazio to reach Venafro in few minutes
 * Autostrada A14 Italia.svg — Adriatic Motorway (Bologna-Taranto), passes through Termoli and the molisan coast

By train
The railways system of the region has a total length of 265 km (164 mi) and counts 28 stations. Besides the Adriatic railway other internal lines are: For more info visit the site of Trenitalia, the main railway operator of the country.
 * Campobasso-Termoli railway (temporarily closed since 2016)
 * Isernia-Campobasso railway
 * Rocca d'Evandro-Venafro railway
 * Vairano-Isernia railway

By car
Renting a car is probably the best choice to discover Molise. Strade statali (trunk roads) can be used for reaching internal destinations as well as the surrounding regions:
 * Strada Statale 17 Italia.svg — dell'Appennino Abruzzese e Appulo Sannitica, links Antrodoco to Foggia
 * Strada Statale 85 Italia.svg — Venafrana, links Teano to Pescolanciano
 * Strada Statale 87 Italia.svg — Sannitica, links Benevento to Termoli
 * Strada Statale 212 Italia.svg — della Val Fortore, links Benevento to Ripabottoni
 * Strada Statale 627 Italia.svg — della Vandra, links Sora to Isernia
 * Strada Statale 645 Italia.svg — Fondo Valle del Tappino, links Campobasso to Gambatesa
 * Strada Statale 647 Italia.svg — Fondo Valle del Biferno, links Bojano to Guglionesi
 * Strada Statale 650 Italia.svg — Fondo Valle Trigno, links Isernia to San Salvo
 * Strada Statale 652 Italia.svg — Fondo Valle Sangro, links Cerro al Volturno to Fossacesia

Archaeological sites

 * — The Lower Palaeolithic site of Isernia-La Pineta and numerous traces of its Roman period.
 * — The remarkable Roman Amphitheater and Roman Forum of the important ancient town of Larinum.
 * — The Theater and the Italic temple, parts of the sacred area of the Roman city of Bovianum Vetus.
 * — The Italic temple dating from the Samnite age.
 * — A 5th-century Benedictine Abbey rich of frescoes.
 * — Relevant remains of the Samnite village of Saipins and the Roman city of Saepinum.
 * — The Italic temple, built by the Samnites during the 2nd century BC.
 * — Important remains of Samnite and Roman ages like the Amphitheater, a visitable aqueduct, a Theater and the urban walls.

Castles

 * Angevin Castle in Civitacampomarano
 * Castello D'Alessandro in Pescolanciano
 * Castello Di Capua in Gambatesa
 * Castello Monforte in Campobasso
 * Castello Pandone in Cerro al Volturno
 * Castle of Roccamandolfi
 * Castello Sanfelice in Bagnoli del Trigno
 * National Museum of Castello Pandone in Venafro
 * Swabian castle in Termoli

Museums

 * Antiquarium of Saepinum-Altilia
 * Archaeological Museum of Isernia-Santa Maria delle Monache
 * Archaeological Museum of Venafro
 * Civic Museum of Larino
 * Civic Museum of Memory and History in Isernia
 * International Museum of the Bell in Agnone
 * International Museum of the World Wars of Rocchetta al Volturno
 * Museo di Comunità della Festa del Grano of Jelsi
 * Mysteries' Museum of Campobasso
 * National Paleolithic Museum of Isernia-La Pineta
 * Samnite Museum of Campobasso
 * Winter Line permanent exhibition in Venafro

Nature reserves

 * National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise
 * Collemeluccio Nature reserve
 * Guardiaregia-Campochiaro Regional nature reserve (WWF Oasis)
 * Oasis Le Mortine (WWF Oasis)
 * Oasis of Bosco Casale (Casacalenda) (LIPU Oasis)
 * Montedimezzo Nature reserve
 * Pesche Nature reserve
 * Regional Park of the Olive Tree of Venafro
 * Torrente Callora Nature reserve

Villages

 * — Important ski resort of Alto Molise.
 * — Delightful ancient village with typical stone houses.
 * — Located at 800 meters of height on the border with Abruzzo and surrounded by beautiful apple orchards.
 * — A center of Norman origins surrounded by the dense forests of Alto Molise.
 * — Situated in the National Park of Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise, it has preserved its three medieval gates.
 * — Relevant religious architectures and the most authentic cuisine of the region.
 * — Of Samnite origin, declared reserve of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB).
 * — In the uncontaminated nature of Alto Molise, renowned for the production of truffles.
 * — Mountain village with relevant monuments and a Regional Nature reserve rich of flora and fauna.

Drink

 * Biferno — One of the most prestigious DOC wines of the region. It counts four varieties: red, red reserve, rosè and white.
 * Pentro di Isernia — A DOC wine which counts three varieties: red, rosè and white.
 * Tintilia del Molise — A DOC wine characterized by intense flavor and color. It counts three varieties: red, red reserve and rosè.

For a longer list of Molise's wines:

Stay safe
Theft, robberies and violent crimes are extremely rare. The region is generally safe.