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The sturdy Swabian castle seems to afford protection and safety to the evocative old part of Termoli. Here, built in the 13^th century, in a small square, the Romanesque-Gothic Cathedral of Santa Maria della Purificazione stands like a throne.

 Moving now towards the inner part of the Molise and following the course of the Trigno river, which forms a natural border between the Abruzzo and Molise regions, we reach Canneto, in the countryside around Roccavivara. The Romanesque church which the Benedictine monks built in the first half of the 12^th century close by the remains of a Roman villa, partially unearthed and now open to visits, is set in the middle of a park.

 From Canneto, following the Trignina state road, we reach Trivento, where at the top of the town centre we find the cathedral dedicated to the Saints Nazaro, Celso and Vittore. Founded in ancient times, it now preserves a very beautiful baptistery of the 14^th-15^th century and the crypt dedicated to the martyr San Casto. We proceed towards Agnone, in the high part of the Molise. Here, still in operation, we find the oldest Papal foundry, together with the copper and ceramic works. Agnone however is also and above all famous for its churches: Sant’Emidio (15^th C.), San Marco (12^th-17^th C.), Sant’Antonio Abate (15^th C.), San Francesco (15^th-18^th C.).

Still in the upper Molise we can still admire the buildings of the ancient Samnite Sanctuary of Pietrabbondante (14^th-1^st C. B.C.) In the area the Italian-Greek temple and theatre hold notable interest. After a short journey we reach the bottom of the valley.

The cathedral located in the old part of Isernia, where, objects unearthed in a pre-historic encampment that dates back to 700.000 years ago are on display in the mediaeval Convent of Santa Maria delle Monache, was built on the remains of an imposing Roman temple. The podium is clearly visible in the wall structure of the current building.

REGIONE MOLISE - Assessorato al turismo