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2022
Molise, landscapes
2015
San Pietro Avellana (IS), eremo di S. Amico
2020
Carpinone. Il Castello
The Castle of Carpinone was probably built in the Norman period and from the time of its construction until the end of the thirteenth century the building was repeatedly enlarged and equipped with greater fortifications to become one of the strongholds of Tommaso da Celano. In 1223, on the basis of an edict issued by Frederick II of Swabia, the castle was destroyed by Ruggiero di Pescolanciano. It was then rebuilt during the 14th century by the d'Evoli family and during the 15th century it returned to its former glory thanks to the commitment of Giacomo Caldora. The last family that bought the fiefdom, that of the de Riso, maintained it until the abolition of feudalism, in 1806. In 1954 the notary Valente, one of the last owners, had the entire main floor and the second floor rebuilt, adapting them to new housing needs. Currently the castle is presented, with its three surviving towers, in a state of evident majesty.
2021
Isernia, Fontana Fraterna
2022
Isernia. The Church of S. Francesco
The Church of S. Francesco, with the adjoining Monastery of the Conventual Fathers, was built in 1256 and completed in 1267.On the left there is the chapel of S. Antonio, built in 1450.
2018
Boiano (CB)
Bojano è un comune italiano di 8 097 abitanti della provincia di Campobasso. Importante città dei Sanniti, fu conquistata dai Romani nel III secolo a.C. a seguito della battaglia di Boviano. Nel VI secolo vi fu fondata la diocesi, collegata a Campobasso; facente parte del Ducato di Benevento, nel XIII secolo divenne la capitale del ducato omonimo, per poi entrare a far parte del Contado di Molise. Divenuta possesso dei vari signori campani Pandone, Carafa, De Capua, Bojano attraversò duri periodi a seguito del terremoto del 1805 prima, e della seconda guerra mondiale poi.
2022
Molise, winter 2022
2020
Macchia d'Isernia. Baronial castle D'Alena
The castle occupies a substantial portion of the ancient circular village. It was built around 1100 by Clementina, daughter of Ruggero II Normanno, king of Sicily, when the fiefdom was part of the county of Ugone del Molise. The garrison passed into the hands of the Anjou, the Afflitto and the Rotondi barons. In 1480 it was restored in the Renaissance style as a patrician residence, purchased by Giovanni Donato della Marra, who was count of Macchia. In 1748 the castle was sold to Maria Grazia Rotondi, then sold to Nicola d'Alena. Celeste d'Alena was baroness of Macchia, married to the Frisari, counts of Bisceglie and patricians of Castel San Vincenzo. The façade of the building dominates the square in front of the village, embellished by a Renaissance loggia with round arches. The first part of this loggia dates back to the Aragonese period, with a roof resting on 5 small arches. The rest of the castle is spread over 3 levels, the highest of which is the attic. In the inner courtyard the beautiful Renaissance staircase with the colonnade, which leads to the noble floors, stands out. On the ground floor there are the cellars, the stables and the servants' rooms. The upper floor was the home of the nobles, with various rooms, including the private chapel with different relics. In 1984 the castle was fully restored, being brought back to its eighteenth-century splendor.
2023
Roccasicura. Church of St. Leonard of Limoges
Founded by the Longobards, it has maintained the old appearance of a small chapel with a single nave. The portal retains its 12th century appearance with a simple arch and lunette.
2023
Macchia d’Isernia. Church of San Nicola di Bari.
The church is located in the center of the village and dates back to the 14th century. it was restored in 1780, and dedicated to San Nicola di Bari in homage to Nicola d'Alena.
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