| Pescopennataro | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Molise | |
| Territory | Molise Apennines | |
| Altitude | 1,237 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 18.84 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 285 (2015) | |
| Name inhabitants | Pescolani | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0865 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 86080 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | San Rocco (August 16) | |
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Pescopennataro is a center of the Molise.
To know
The country is referred to as the land of stone and the country of fir trees, as in the small town of Molise there are master stonemasons and in the surroundings there are woods of silver firs (woods that reach as far as Abetina di Sant'Angelo del Pesco, at Abetina di Rosello and at Rio Verde waterfalls, but also of spruce, beech and oak. But it is not only the aesthetic value of these woods that makes the area characteristic, it is also their naturalistic value. In fact, the silver fir is a species that has now become rare in the Apennines. It is part of the Authentic Villages of Italy.
Geographical notes
Located inUpper Molise, is 14 km from Agnone, 10 from Capracotta, 50 from Isernia and from Trivento.
Background
571 is indicated as the year in which the town was founded by the Lombards; subsequently it was subjected to feudal lordships, following the various successive dominations in the area up to the Unification.
Until 1790 it was an integral part of the Giustizierato d'Abruzzo and of the Abruzzi Citrior. On July 26, 1805 it suffered serious damage caused by an earthquake which also caused deaths. On November 16, 1943, a fire caused by the Germans destroyed the country.
How to orient yourself
Pescopennataro: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Via dell 'Fiumicino Airport, 320, ☎ 39 06 65951.
- Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP), Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria, 80144 Naples NA, ☎ 39 081 7896111.
- Pescara airport (Abruzzo International Airport), Via Tiburtina Km 229.100, ☎ 39 085 4324201.
By car
From north and south: from the A14 Adriatic motorway, exit at Val di Sangro, follow the directions for Villa S. Maria, SS 652, near San Marco continue straight, then turn onto the SS 558, cross Sant'Angelo del Pesco, turn onto the SP 2 in the direction of Pescopennataro.
From north and south: from the A14 Adriatic motorway, exit at Val di Sangro, follow the directions for Villa S. Maria, SS 652, near San Marco continue straight, then turn onto the SS 558, cross 
- from the north exit at San Vittore, follow the direction Venafro on the SS 6, in Venafro continue on the SS 85, follow the direction Montaquila/Roccaraso, turn onto the SS 158 towards Roccaraso, take the SS 652, continue on the SS 558, turn onto the SP 2 towards Pescopennataro.
- from the south exit at Caianello, follow the signs for Isernia, SS 85, follow the direction Montaquila/Roccaraso, turn onto the SS 158 in the direction of Roccaraso, take SS 652, continue on SS 558, turn onto SP 2 in the direction of Pescopennataro.
- From Isernia: take the SP 21, continue on the SS 17 in the direction of Forlì del Sannio, Rionero Sannitico, take the SS 652, continue on the SS 558, turn onto the SP 2 in the direction of Pescopennataro.
- From Campobasso: take the SS 87 (Bifernina state road), near the Vinchiaturo take the SS 17, continue on the SS 650, turn onto the SS 651 in the direction of Pescolanciano, take the SS 86, continue for Capracotta, Pescopennataro.
On the train
Station of Isernia:
Station of - Line Termoli – Campobasso - Isernia
- Line Rome- Isernia - Campobasso
- Line Naples- Isernia- Campobasso
By bus
Bus connections managed by Azienda Trasporti Molisana [1]
Bus connections managed by Azienda Trasporti Molisana How to get around
What see
- Door upstairs. Medieval arched door through which you enter the mother church.
- Church of San Bartolomeo. Founded in 1654, it was rebuilt in the 20th century after the destruction of the world wars. Of particular interest are the high altar with the annexed wooden tabernacle, the six side minor altars, a pulpit made of the same material as the tabernacle, a church organ and an original holy water stoup.
- Church of the Madonna delle Grazie.
- Fountain of Piazza del Popolo. Work of the architect De Lallo.
- "Chiara Marinelli" Stone Museum. he is dedicated to the natural beauties of the country Stone Museum, born both for the numerous prehistoric finds found in the Molise area and for the renowned fishermen tradition of stone processing; here, in fact, starting around 1700, a real artistic school of stonemasons had been established.
- The imposing prehistoric collection includes over 1600 artifacts in flint and limestone, many of which are of extraordinary workmanship, testifying to a very refined lithic industry that we could define as highly specialized. These findings testify to the uninterrupted presence around those places of a stable and advanced community that already chipped the stone over half a million years ago. The Stone Museum of Pescopennataro wants to establish itself as a new cultural center of the Region that tends to adapt to the most current museum concepts with proposals for internships, artistic competitions and collaborations between various cultural institutions, including foreign ones.
- Belvedere of the Samnite Warrior.
Events and parties
- Bonfire of Sant’Antonio Abate (Piazza del Popolo).
on the evening of January 16. A large bonfire is set on fire and typical local dishes are tasted around the fire such as pork rinds and beans, polenta pizza with squeaks, soppressata, meat and liver sausage roasted on the grill, mulled wine. - Summer shark. in the months of July and August. Guided excursions, cingialosa and scamorza fish festival, folk games, dance evenings, open-air theater, old man's day, mixed relay (ski-roll, mountain-bike, running), sport climbing, live sculpture competition, exhibition stone processing market, etc.
- Feast of San Luca. 10, 11 and 12 September. On 10 September it is customary to have lunch, based on lamb meat roasted on the grill, in the “San Luca” locality, in the “Abeti Soprani” Wood. In the early afternoon, in procession, the painting of San Luca is taken from the Chapel in the Woods and taken on foot to the gates of the town, in the locality of “Preziosi”. It is left there until dusk. At dusk with a torchlight procession, after the lighting of fireworks, the painting is taken to the Mother Church of San Bartolomeo Apostolo, welcomed with the celebration of Holy Mass. Here he remains there until October 18.
on the evening of January 16. A large bonfire is set on fire and typical local dishes are tasted around the fire such as pork rinds and beans, polenta pizza with squeaks, soppressata, meat and liver sausage roasted on the grill, mulled wine.- On 18 October, at 2.00 pm, in procession, the painting of San Luca is brought back to his Chapel, in the “Abeti Soprani” Wood.
- Living nativity scene. December. In December, a suggestive and characteristic living Nativity scene in the streets of the town. A tombolata is then held., Tombolata.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- "Rio Verde" Restaurant Pizzeria, Via Rio Verde (Location Quarto), ☎ 39 0865 941160, 39 328 4761876, @[email protected].
- [link not working]"Le Panche" restaurant, Location Quarto, ☎ 39 0865 941350, 39 338 2447905, @[email protected].
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 "Montagna Amica" Hostel-Refreshment, Via Turistica 100 (Abeti Soprani locality), ☎ 39 0865 941419, 39 0865 941407, @[email protected].
- 2 Equipped park “Abete Bianco” - Campsite, Via Turistica Snc, ☎ 39 0865 941180, 39 340 3657885, fax: 39 0865 941404, @[email protected].
Safety
Pharmacy
- Saint Catherine, Via Rio Verde, 16, ☎ 39 0865 941411.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 1 Italian post, Viale Europa, 22, ☎ 39 0865 941149.
Around
- Capracotta - Its facilities and its ski slopes make it a winter sports pole frequented by skiers from Molise, Abruzzo, Lazio is Campania.
- Agnone - Ancient Samnite city, known worldwide for the traditional and centuries-old artisan construction of bells, has an interesting historic center and an expanding tourist infrastructure.
Itineraries
- Castles in the province of Isernia - There are numerous manors of theMolise Apennines in the countries ofUpper Molise, ofIsernino he was born in Venafrano. Some are in ruins due to war or earthquakes; others have been recovered; many have a military aspect, with little or no external architectural evolution of transformation into a stately home.
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