The artisan tradition of the construction of chairs was widespread in past centuries mostly in the mountainous areas of Molise, where the necessary raw materials were readily available: rushes of straw and beech wood. Today the profession of "ru mpagliasegge" has instead turned into a pastime that remains alive especially for the production of furniture for family use.
"Le Terre del Sacramento", Jovine’s latest novel published posthumously in 1950 and Viareggio award winner, tells us about the events of the remote County of Molise in the fascist era: a territory linked to secular rites and pagan legends that meets, or rather clashes, with the course of history. By reading the book and visiting its locations, you will be able to perceive the ancient rough essence of this region in which...
Following the Great War, the urban center of Campobasso expanded with the construction of many buildings in Liberty style, a decorative language that spread in Europe and much appreciated by the bourgeois class. Let us guide you on a walk to discover the Liberty style in the city!
Ready to discover the masterpieces of eighteenth-century painting in our region? The works of Paolo Gamba, linked to the Neapolitan Baroque, are the undisputed protagonists and most of them can be easily admired in some churches in the province of Campobasso and in the village of Agnone.
Also this year, Christmas in Molise will have the light which it deserves with “Illumina e vinci”, a competition dedicated to Christmas lights.
The bagpipes sang the Pastorale on November 21 of each year in the Church of San Pietro in Agnone to announce the arrival of Christmas and the departure of the artisans to the markets. After the mass, in the houses you could find hot chocolate and Raffaijuoli. Even today the tradition remains alive; let's find out together!
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