molise
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Part of the Abruzzo region until 1963, Molise is the youngest Italian region. It borders on Campania, Puglia, Abruzzo, and Lazio and is divided into two provinces: Campobasso and Isernia. Isolated mountains and a chaotic array of hills have made communications difficult and resulted in a profound state of isolation in this sweet, safe, and quiet land. Even Campobasso, the administrative center, boasts less than 50,000 inhabitants. Subsistence farming, rather than tourism, remains the region's principal economic strength. Nevertheless, some holiday resorts have sprouted and a number of beautiful beaches line the Adriatic coast side. italian baptists? Think all Italians are Catholic? Think again! Read how one Italian-American family introduced a neighborhood to Protestantism. rock of ages One Molise native established a business that his grandson still operates today. But it's been a rocky climb... experience molise cuisine Molise's historic and political connection to Abruzzo ended when Molise became an independent region in 1963, but it still shares many of the same culinary traditions of Abruzzo with a nod to the south. There are, however, few dishes unique to Molise. what do you know about molise? Match your wits with out travel editor and find out how much you really know about Molise! publish your  adventure in molise Have you been to Liguria? Help us represent the true culture and personal perspective of this region by emailing us your story at [email protected]. Or if you just have a brief note to share, post it on our traveling to Italy forum. travel tip: [an error occurred while processing this directive]

art & crafts The Mysteries of Campobasso Universita' di Molise* history & culture History of Molise Molise Newspaper* cities Campobasso Isernia* Oratino industry Wine Growth Local Businesses tourisim Molise Region Camping in Molise Molise History Sotria di Isernia* Molise cooking tour * site in Italian