Campolieto
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Campolieto is a small Molise village located on a hill over 700 metres above sea level, surrounded by cultivated fields and forests. Its historic centre retains its medieval structure and a tranquil atmosphere, suspended in time. It is a place where life flows slowly and the rhythms of nature are still central. The village is known for its rural traditions, genuine agricultural products and hospitable community. Perfect for those seeking authenticity and silence in the Fortore hills.

The historical centre, which is accessed through two gates, Porta da Piedi and Porta da Capo, develops in characteristic narrow streets that converge towards the baronial palace. Strolling through the alleyways, one can come across numerous finds, not least in Vico I Castello, a fragment of a crucifixion carved in stone placed on the exterior façade of a private house, probably dating back to the 16th century AD.

Very important for the history of the village is the Fireworks Museum, dedicated to an ancient fireworks factory, unique in Italy. The main feature is the presence of documents dating back to the fascist era for the creation of fireworks.

Heritage

  • Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo
  • Museo fuochi d'artificio
  • Chapel of the Blessed Virgin of Carmel
  • Badia del Romitorio
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  • Via marconi con vista su via porta da capo
  • San Michele con gonfalone
  • Sant'Anna e Madonna del Carmine
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Church of St Michael Archangel

Fireworks Museum

Chapel of the Blessed Virgin of Carmel

Abbey of Santa Maria del Romitorio

Chapel of St Mark

Head and Foot Gates

Patronal Feast of St Michael Archangel

Feast of the Blessed Virgin of Carmel and St. Anne

Singing of the Maitinate

Song of the Paquetta

Representation of Brigantes and the months of the year

  • Church of St Michael Archangel

    Church with three naves, 28 m long and 17.10 m wide, divided by longitudinal arches on Romanesque columns, with Baroque plasterwork and decorations - The church is accessed via a majestic staircase, at the top of which is a balustrade composed of vase-shaped columns on cubic plinths.

  • Fireworks Museum

    Museum dedicated to an old fireworks factory, unique in Italy.

    Located in the historic centre of Campolieto, the Civic Museum houses the permanent exhibition 'Drawing in the sky'dedicated to the ancient local pyrotechnic tradition. Historical documents, instruments, technical materials and testimonies tell the story of the activity of the Paradiso family, which between the 19th and 20th centuries made Campolieto a point of reference in the art of fireworks. The exhibition is enriched with sections dedicated to the technological culture of the territory, offering visitors an original journey through craftsmanship memory, innovation and local identity.

  • Chapel of the Blessed Virgin of Carmel

    Worship building

  • Abbey of Santa Maria del Romitorio

    The chapel was once the church of the Benedictine Abbey of Campolieto

  • Chapel of St Mark

    Privately owned rural chapel dedicated to St Mark

  • Head and Foot Gates

    These are the ancient gates to the baronial palace and the village of Campolieto

  • Patronal Feast of St Michael Archangel

  • Feast of the Blessed Virgin of Carmel and St. Anne

    The festival begins with the evocative rite of the Vestizione della Beata Vergine del Carmelo (Blessed Virgin of Carmel) (Dressed Madonna) on the night between 24 and 25 July, who is transported from the chapel dedicated to her to the Church of San Michele Arcangelo. Here, the joint celebrations with St Anne continue. On 26 July, the traditional 'Giglio' (lily auction) is held, a public auction whose proceeds are used for RELIGIOUS celebrations.

  • Singing of the Maitinate

    A popular good-luck song that takes place in the streets of the village on 31 December each year.

    On the night between 31 December and 1 January, Gambatesa comes alive with one of its oldest traditions: the Maitunate (or Maitunat). These are improvised stornelli carried from house to house, sung by groups of singers who, armed with organetti, bufù, tambourines and other folkloristic instruments, entertain the town with ironic poems, jokes and musical jokes aimed at both public figures and private citizens.

    The event starts already in the early hours of the evening of 31 December: the various teams walk through the alleys of the village, visiting houses. A collective toast is raised at midnight, after which the performances continue uninterrupted until the afternoon of 1 January, when all the teams gather in the square for a final performance judged by a jury.

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  • Song of the Paquetta

    A hymn recalling the coming of the Magi on 5 January.

  • Representation of Brigantes and the months of the year

    It is part of the carnival celebrations with traditional representations of Campolieto.

CONTACTS

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https://www.comune.campolieto.cb.it/hh/index.php

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