ISERNIA PROVINCE TRAVEL PLANNING

Isernia is bordered by Abruzzo to the north, the province of Campobasso to the east, Campania to the south and the tip of Lazio to the west. Covering an area of 1535 sq.km it is predominantly mountainous except in the southwest where the mountains give way to hills and plains. The highest peak in the province is Monte Mare which is 2,020 metres above sea level. From this peak, on a clear day, you can enjoy far reaching views to the west as far as the Tyrrhenian Sea.

The province has little or no industry and relies almost entirely on tourism. On the southwestern plains there is highly developed agriculture with the production of wheat, corn, maize and olives (which are made into oil). One small area in the south, close to the border of Campania, produces Buffalo Mozzarella and it is the only place outside the region of Campania with official permission to do this. Truffles are also found here and the white truffle of Molise is highly prized and accounts for 40% of the market.

It is a delightful region full of natural beauty with many of the little hilltop towns provide interesting days out. A large number of them still maintain the old traditions and ancient craftsmanship and produce interesting articles such as bagpipes, bells and knives.