It was formerly (until 1963) part of the region of Abruzzi e Molise (with Abruzzo) and now a separate entity.
Molise has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Molise is the newest Italian region since last 1963.
Molise borders Abruzzo to the north-west, Lazio to the west, Campania to the south, Puglia to the south-east and the Adriatic Sea to the north-east.
Area Info
Molise is a region of Southern Italy.
The second smallest of the regions.
Capital: Campobasso.
Area: 4,438 km2 (1,713.5 sq mi).
Why Visit
It is nature, traditions and art linked to a new way of hospitality that follows your needs: hotels and the albergo diffuso.
Termoli lovely sandy beach is a popular place especially for the locals of Molise.
There is a particularly rich cluster of communities in the Larino area.
Best Time
Early spring and autumn are the best times to visit.
Transport
The Autostrada A14, or Autostrada Adriatica, is a motorway which connects Bologna to Taranto.
It consists of three lanes in places to the north, it is a two lane route, with many climbs, descents, tunnels and bridges, for most of its 743.4 km length.
Lifestyle
Molise tradition for pasta is well known all over the world.
Dairy products, sausages, lamb and goat meat represent the base of molisan food, which also make use of eggs and \"polenta\".
