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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) has designated Abruzzo and Molise as the "Regions of Honor" for 2027, a prestigious recognition that highlights the cultural and historical significance of these two central Italian regions. This honor was announced at a special event in Washington, D.C., attended by key representatives from the regio...

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My husband and I became interested in the 1-euro housing schemes in Italy last year but were concerned about investing time and money into a house in a village that was dying out. We are in our early 30s and had read online that the catch to these 1-euro homes was that they're usually falling apart and located in towns that are basically desolate r...

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Stonecraft in Molise has ancient roots. It is thought that stone structures and objects were made initially to ensure people’s safety and survival. Entire districts built of stone can be found in some towns in the region, and beautiful examples of architectural and decorative features, such as capitals and statues, are not hard to find. At one time...

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Exploring Italy by train offers a unique opportunity to discover the country from a different perspective. The tracks pass through breathtaking landscapes, connecting art cities, picturesque villages and hidden corners that often escape classic tourist itineraries. In short traveling by train allows you to experience many more emotions, if then the...

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This August, I made the journey again, this time with my cousin Michael D’Imperio to visit our famiglia ancestral roots in Comune di Biccari (Region of Puglia-Provincia of Foggia). My maternal grandparents Aniello and Elisa (Basile) Lucera emigrated from Biccari to America back in 1902/1910 as part of the Great Arrival. My cousin Michael’s great-gr...

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The Regional Oasis Guardiaregia-Campochiaro Wildlife Park is located entirely in the municipalities of Guardiaregia and Campochiaro in the province of Campobasso, in the Molise side of the Matese. The protected area covers 3135 hectares of land, making it one of the larger areas among those run by the WWF in Italy. It is characterized by the presen...

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Ask an Italian where the Molise region is and they will shake their head to tell you; “Molise doesn´t exist.” Italy´s smallest region after Valle d´Aosta, Molise is regarded by Italians as a myth, despite its 305,000 population. Located between Abruzzo and Puglia on Italy´s east coast, Molise is Italy´s best-kept secret. The origin of the long-runn...

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In early July, the southern Italian town of Scorrano is transformed into a kaleidoscopic light display. To celebrate the patron saint Santa Domenica, giant architectural structures studded with lightbulbs known as luminarie are erected. There are castellated entrance gates, arched tunnels, rose windows and domes decorated in multicoloured lights so...

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The talented local craftsmen of Oratino could express their art mainly thanks to the patronage of the Dukes Giordano (VI-VII century). Portals, balconies, balustrades of the aristocratic houses, as well as the interior of the churches represent the noble work by blacksmiths, stonemasons, gilders, glaziers and painters. A historian described Oratino...

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The name “Cacciatore” (hunter’s style) derives etymologically from its original use in the rations that hunters carried in their knapsacks during their trips. The history of the product developed hand in hand with the evolution of the rural culture typical of the regions of the production area, which provide the raw material that is processed accor...

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