Matrice, Province of Campobasso, Molise

Situated on the right bank of the Fiumarello stream, in the larger basin of the Fortore river, Matrice has a very interesting medieval center, rich af small squares and palaces with fine stone portals.

Info

Altitude: 688 m a.s.l
Territory: mountainous
Population: about 1000 inhabitants
Zip/postal code: 86030
Dialing Area Code: +39 0874
Patron Saint: St. Urbano
Frazioni & Localities: Contrada Abbazia, Contrada Casone Pacca, Contrada Piano Casale, Contrada Scalo Ferroviario.

History

A place of transit and trade in the previous centuries, thanks to its position along the Cortile-Centocelle tratturo, it was heavily impoverished with the crisis of the pastoral economy of seasonal migrations of shepherds and flocks, and underwent a massive emigration in the early 20th century to the States, Canada and Brasil, and after the Second World War to other areas in Italy and Europe.

What to see

The church of Santa Maria della Strada , 12th century, the most typical Romanesque church in Molise, with high reliefs in the facade representing the adventures of Fioravante and the Roncisvalle battle, and a three-nave inside, with the column capitals decorated by abruzzese sculptors Roberto, Nicodemo e Ruggero.
The church of Sant'Antonio
The Fountain of San Salvatore
The Renaissance Palazzo Ciaccia.

Genealogy & Links

Surnames in Matrice.

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Provinces of Molise

Campobasso | Isernia

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Campobasso | Isernia

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