Morrone del Sannio, Province of Campobasso, Molise

An ancient Roman castrum, used as garrison to guard the transit of men and sheep along the Tracturus Magnus Celano-Foggia, still has remains of Roman villas in the area of Casalpiano. A very typical dish of Morrone are the cookies called "pecellate" made with semolina, walnuts, cooked wine and orange peel.

Info

Altitude: 840 m a.s.l
Territory: hilly
Population: about 800 inhabitants
Zip/postal code: 86040
Dialing Area Code: +39 0874
Patron Saint: St. Modesto on 2 October.

History

In 1303 the names of two feudal lords are recorded, Giovanni and Adelmario, then in the 15th century it was a fiefdom of the Santangelo and then the Di Sangro.

A very beautiful tradition is repeated on the first Sunday in May when the statue of Mary is carried in a procession to the parish church of Morrone, and the second in October when it is carried back to the chapel in Casalpiano, in a symbolic seasonal migration parallel to the migration of shepherds to Apulia.

What to see

Villa romana
The Ruins of the Badia of Casalpiano, built on 12th century, destroyed by the terrible earthquake of 1456.
Convent of San Nazzaro, built in the 15th century, with a beautiful cloister
The church of Santa Maria Maggiore, 18th century.

Genealogy & Links

Surnames in Morrone del Sannio.

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Provinces of Molise

Campobasso | Isernia

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Campobasso | Isernia

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