Isernia

Isernia is a town and comune in the southern Italian region of Molise, and the capital of the province of Isernia. Wikipedia.
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National Museum of the Paleolithic
1. National Museum of the Paleolithic
4.5
(1134)
Archaeological museum
Museums
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Intricate museum with detailed history of Isernia. Very well imagined animals. Would recommend.
Excellent museum built over a real archeological site, part still under dig. All displays are in english as well as Italian. Well worth the €5 entrance.
Excellent museum most interesting and well worth a visit. All displays in Italian and English. Really enjoyed the experience.
Highly recommend visiting this museum. Perfect for visiting with children. Simple explanations in both italian and english (perfect translation). Life size animals and archeological excavation site. Totalmente unexpected!
This is an off the beaten path museum that more people should see, on the actual site of one of Europe's oldest sites for human activity, in this case hunting. 730,000 years old. Other more recent sites are well presented in English and Italian.
This is my first visit to Isernia and I will definitely recommend it. The old town is a beautiful place to spend any amount of time, from a day or a week you will always find something to do.
Small museum, only took about 45minutes but lots of interesting information and it's great to see the real archaeological site.
Small and modest, in a good way. Very nicely organized. A good place to stop by, with children.
Fontana Fraterna
2. Fontana Fraterna
4.5
(1467)
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
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Beautiful work of art. Its name derives from the fact that it rises in the same district where the Confraternity established in 1289 by Pietro Angelerio, the future Pope Celestino V. The fountain was built in 1835 by the noble Isernina Rampini family and was placed in Largo Concezione (the current Piazza Celestino V). It is the fusion of two previously existing fountains, one located near the atrium of the cathedral of Isernia and the other already existing in Largo Concezione. It is not known on which of the two fountains the inscription of the Rampinians was present. As for the other two inscriptions, AE PONT "can be seen in the fountain of the market" while D.M.S. FUNDANIAE SECURAE PESCENNIUS SECURUS NEC IMMERITO “exists in the fountain of the Conception [3]. Theodor Mommsen in 1844 described the entire fountain and observed that the inscription AE PONT came from the market fountain. In addition to the union of the two fountains described above, pieces of another ancient source located under the arch of San Pietro were added to the fountain, extending and raising it by a few palms. In 1889, as reported in the municipal historical archive, the fountain was moved from the square in front of the church of the Concezione onto via Marcelli (a little further down). The fountain remained in its new location until 10 September 1943 when, during the allied bombing on the city of Isernia, it was seriously damaged; it was faithfully reconstructed in the following years using the recovered parts.
One of the most ‘blink and you miss it’ landmarks I’ve ever visited. Pretty fountain, but not much else to keep you here
An historic fountain in a lovely and characteristic spot, where you can have a drink and listen to good music in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Very old fountain in excellent condition!
Beautiful peaceful spot to just sit back and relax on a Sunday. The rest of the week is filled with people having a great time!
Nearby is a view of the oldest part of the walls of Isernia. 300 BC. And a fine WWII museum.
Beautiful place with free water to drink 😊
Cattedrale di Isernia
3. Cattedrale di Isernia
4.6
(416)
Cathedral
Sights & Landmarks
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A man of God.. Unique between rococo barocco and ionico stile
Beautiful architecture.
(Translated by Google) The Cathedral of Saint Peter the Apostle of Isernia was built in the early Middle Ages on a Roman temple dedicated to the Capitoline Triad, Jupiter Juno Minerva. Remodeled and rebuilt several times over the centuries due to earthquakes, the cathedral also suffered serious damage from the American bombing of 1943. The church is completed by a mighty sixteenth-century bell tower. At the foot of the bell tower there is an ogival arch that begins the course and leads to the alleys of the historic center. (Original) Il Duomo di san Pietro apostolo di Isernia sorse nell'alto medioevo su un tempio romano dedicato alla Triade capitolina, Giove Giunone Minerva. Rimaneggiata e ricostruita più volte nel corso dei secoli a causa dei terremoti, la cattedrale subì anche gravi danni dal bombardamento americano del 1943. La chiesa è completata da una poderosa torre campanaria del sedicesimo secolo. Ai piedi del campanile si apre un arco ogivale che dà inizio al corso e che introduce ai vicoli del centro storico.
(Translated by Google) The Cathedral of Isernia, dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle, stands on an ancient sacred site dating back to Roman times and is the city's main religious symbol. Rebuilt several times due to earthquakes, it today features a 19th-century neoclassical façade and a three-nave interior with elegant marble decorations. It houses valuable works such as the Byzantine panel of the Madonna della Luce and the silver cross donated by Celestine V, uniting history, art, and spirituality in a place with a strong identity for the community. (Original) Il Duomo di Isernia, dedicato a San Pietro Apostolo, sorge su un antico sito sacro di epoca romana ed è il principale simbolo religioso della città. Ricostruito più volte a causa di terremoti, oggi presenta una facciata neoclassica ottocentesca e un interno a tre navate con eleganti decorazioni marmoree. Custodisce opere di grande valore come la tavola bizantina della Madonna della Luce e la croce d’argento donata da Celestino V, unendo storia, arte e spiritualità in un luogo di forte identità per la comunità.
(Translated by Google) An unexpected and very interesting visit, a piece of ancient history well explained by the affable and very kind guide. The visit to the remains of this temple lasts about twenty minutes but gives a good idea of ​​the great architectural genius and also of the aesthetic taste that our Roman ancestors had. Go without hesitation. (Original) Visita inaspettata e assai interessante, un pezzo di storia antica ben spiegato dalla affabile e gentilissima guida. La visita ai resti di questo tempio dura una ventina di minuti ma rende bene l'idea della grande genialità architettonica e anche del gusto estetico che avevano i nostri antenati romani. Andate senza indugi.
(Translated by Google) Without a shadow of a doubt the most beautiful thing to visit in Isernia. Very well kept to be combined with the visit (immediately to the right of the entrance to the Duomo) of the ancient walls just below the church (Original) Senza ombra di dubbio la cosa da visitare più bella di Isernia. Tenuta benissimo da accoppiare con la visita (subito a destra dell'ingresso del Duomo) delle mura antiche proprio sotto la chiesa
(Translated by Google) Beautiful cathedral with the remains of a pagan temple that can be visited under the floor. (Original) Bellissima cattedrale con sotto il pavimento resti di un tempio pagano visitabili.
(Translated by Google) Quiet place with monuments that are worth seeing (Original) Posto tranquillo e con monumenti che vanno visti
Staffoli Horses
4. Staffoli Horses
4.4
(681)
Farmstay
Outdoor Activities
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Very good camping site, there's a western theme Saloon with live country music in the evening, during day artisanal market, a bar, and during day there are horse competition as wild horse riding or cows collecting. There are showers and clean bathroom where you can clean yourself and even dishes if you have it.
Always nice to spend a day in the festival. Nice horse show and team penning competitions. Food is good, especially for meat lovers!
Posto magnifico good food and beverage
Country dance & western live style!
(Translated by Google) I'm speechless... I tried to book a stay and... listen up! THEY DON'T ACCEPT PUPPIES IN THE ROOM?!?! We have a 9-pound poodle, so we're NOT WELCOME! This is all quite shameful. (Original) senza parole... ho provato a prenotare un pernottamento e... udite udite NON ACCETTANO CAGNOLINI IN CAMERA?!?! Abbiamo una barboncino di 4 chili e quindi non siamo BEN ACCETTI! tutto questo è abbastanza vergognoso
Museo Civico della Memoria e della Storia
5. Museo Civico della Memoria e della Storia
5.0
(5)
Museum
Specialty Museums
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(Translated by Google) Beautiful... I didn't know whether to enter or not... but the ladies in charge... invited me to do so. I was amazed.. It is a museum of both bobbin lace...where you can admire the beautiful works done by the ladies of the time...the wedding dresses 👰‍♀️ And the remains of the bombing... In short, it is worth visiting. (Original) Bellissimo...nn sapevo se entrare o meno..ma le signore addette..mi hanno invitata a farlo. Sono rimasta stupefatta.. È un museo sia del tombolo...dove si possono ammirare i lavori bellissimi fatti dalle signore del tempo...i vestiti da sposa 👰‍♀️ E i resti del bombardamento.. Insomma è da visitare.
(Translated by Google) Museum organized by theme inside a house in the centre. First part dedicated to the bombing of Isernia during World War II, then a part dedicated to lace and finally the part relating to brigandage after the union. It is worth a visit to learn about unknown aspects of life in Isernia (for example, how reminiscent are the demonstrations for the creation of the region and the province?). Very kind and helpful staff for any questions (Original) Museo organizzato per temi all’interno di un’abitazione del centro. Prima parte dedicata al bombardamento di Isernia della 2 guerra mondiale, poi una parte dedicata al merletto ed infine la parte relativa al brigantaggio dopo l’unione. Merita una visita per conoscere aspetti della vita di Isernia sconosciuti (ad esempio quanto ricordano le manifestazioni per la creazione della regione e della provincia?). Personale gentilissimo e disponibile per ogni domanda
(Translated by Google) The visit to the museum was a wonderful experience that I highly recommend to everyone. The guides who welcomed us were very kind and knowledgeable and explained to us in detail everything that was very interesting to see. (Original) La visita al museo è stata una bellissima esperienza che consiglio vivamente a tutti. Le guide che ci hanno accolto sono state molto gentili e preparate e ci hanno illustrato nel dettaglio tutto quello che di molto interessante c’è da vedere.
(Translated by Google) beautiful civic museum, especially for the museum of bobbin lace and the bombing of the Second World War (Original) museo civico bellissimo, soprattutto per il museo del tombolo e del bombardamento della seconda guerra mondiale
(Translated by Google) Interesting. Especially the section dedicated to banditry. (Original) Interessante. Soprattutto la sezione riservata al brigantaggio
Isernia
6. Isernia
Neighborhoods
Isernia is a town and comune in the southern Italian region of Molise, and the capital of the province of Isernia. Wikipedia.
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