Excursions, enchanting villages, history and popular traditions: Molise is the least known region of Italy, but it deserves a visit, which is why it was chosen by the New York Times as a destination to visit.
I found myself several times writing about my region, but I never thought I could comment on an article that concerned it and even more so on one of the most famous international newspapers in the world. The New York Times decided some time ago to enter my region, the Molise, among the 52 most beautiful places to visit in the world in 2020.
Molise, the appointment of the New York Times
Honestly, I was quite amazed, but now here I am talking about Molise and why, at least in my opinion, the New York Times has named it among the 52 most beautiful places to visit in 2020.
Many Italians have never been to Molise, and maybe you are one of them.
Many Italians have never been to Molise, and you may be one of them, but now it is perhaps time to remedy. Molise is undoubtedly one of the least known Italian regions, so much so that the memes about its
alleged existence are now common and well known to all.
Many Italians, beyond the irony, "ignore" the presence of this somewhat remote territory, a sort of middle ground, which, although small, has made itself great with such a prestigious record.
Molise, because the New York Times chose him
From the sea to the mountains, from the hills to the plains, the landscape of Molise has to offer the wandering and curious visitor countless ideas and attractions.
The traces of history are very marked here in Molise; from the Paleolithic Homo Aeserniensis, to the remains of Roman settlements such as Saepinum, not to mention the Great War which left great evidence.
Really something dense and deep that at times for us locals is something normal, but which in the eyes of those who look from the outside seems an infinite list of heritages.
Land of migrants abroad who in the world have made their fortune and have shared it with relatives left at home in the midst of difficulties and who have the local multiculturalism. Let's face it, we have welcomed everyone, always.
Home of contemporary and non-contemporary artists who have made this territory their base and source of inspiration.
What to see in Molise
But going more on the tourist, one cannot fail to mention the Termolese coast and the city of Termoli with the Castello Svevo, or the ski resorts of Campitello Matese. Hikers will certainly have a lot to walk among the numerous transhumance paths and mountain paths.
And then the popular traditions that color the life of both local cities, but above all gods small villages and villages with typical and quiet historical centers where it sometimes seems that time has stopped. These small villages are typical of the region and the beating heart of life and traditions.
The most famous traditions of Molise
Among the most famous traditions we find: the 'Ndocciata di Agnone which illuminates the town with its torches during the Christmas period; the Trans-Siberian of Italy, which takes passengers from Sulmona to Isernia crossing
forests and mountain villages; the Scapoli bagpipe festival; the race of carts pulled by oxen in the territories of Ururi and San Martino; the parade of the Mysteries in Campobasso; the wine festival in Riccia and a lot but
much more.
What to say more, I'm in Molise and if you want to visit me call me, maybe let's take a ride together who knows.
