Isernia
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The city of Isernia is the capital of the Province of Isernia with a population of 21,749 inhabitants.
It stands at an elevation of 423 metres above sea level and covers a total area of 68 km². The main attractions in Isernia are the Fontana Fraterna, a Romanesque fountain in Piazza Celestino V, and the National Paleolithic Museum. Dating back some 700,000 years, the site represents the oldest evidence of human life in Europe. |
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The area between the Cattedrale di San Pietro Apostolo on Piazza Andrea d'Isernia and Piazza Celestino V marks the city centre and the place where you'll find the majority of shops and restaurants.
Using public transport you can take a direct train to Campobasso, the capital of Molise in 1 hour, while heading in the other direction you can reach Rome in two hours and ten minutes without having to change train. The train station is located a 10 minute walk from Piazza Celestino V while local buses connect the city to the nearby towns and villages.
By car you can reach Campobasso in 47 minutes (51 km) or Termoli, on the coast, in just under an hour and a half (100 km).
The most convenient airport for Isernia is Naples International Airport which is 104 kilometres away, in the region of Campania.
Accommodation options in Isernia include 2 hotels, 2 private apartments and 6 bed and breakfasts while nearby places of interest include Pesche, Cerro al Volturno and Castel San Vincenzo.
Using public transport you can take a direct train to Campobasso, the capital of Molise in 1 hour, while heading in the other direction you can reach Rome in two hours and ten minutes without having to change train. The train station is located a 10 minute walk from Piazza Celestino V while local buses connect the city to the nearby towns and villages.
By car you can reach Campobasso in 47 minutes (51 km) or Termoli, on the coast, in just under an hour and a half (100 km).
The most convenient airport for Isernia is Naples International Airport which is 104 kilometres away, in the region of Campania.
Accommodation options in Isernia include 2 hotels, 2 private apartments and 6 bed and breakfasts while nearby places of interest include Pesche, Cerro al Volturno and Castel San Vincenzo.
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Category: Major Cities and Towns of Molise
Region: Molise Regional district: Capital of Isernia Province Population: 21,749 Highlights: Fontana Fraterna, National Paleolithic Museum Close by: Pesche, Cerro al Volturno, Castel San Vincenzo Recommended hotel: Fonte Del Benessere Resort (12 km) |
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Public transport: Train station 1 km from centre, local buses
By train: Campobasso - 1 hour, Rome - 2 hours 10 mins |
By car: Campobasso - 47 mins (51 km), Termoli - 1 hr 26' (100 km)
By air: Naples International Airport - 1 hr 21 mins (104 km) |
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