San Polo Matese, Province of Campobasso, Molise

The picturesque little town rises on a rock all around an ancient tower. Once known in Molise as a place of origin of witches, it is still renowned all over central Italy for its "zampognari" (bagpipe players) who appear in the Christmastime along the streets of many Italian cities.

Info

Altitude: 730 m a.s.l
Territory: mountainous
Population: about 500 inhabitants
Zip/postal code: 86020
Dialing Area Code: +39 0874
Patron Saint: St. Nicola di Bari on 6 Deceber
Frazioni & Localities: Fonteiaova, Sorbo, San Michele.

What to see

Ruins of the medieval castle.
The Parish Church of San Pietro in Vincoli (13th century), almost completely remade in the following centuries, with a fine baptismal monument, and wooden statue of Virgin with Child dated 1755, a masterpiece by Paolantonio Di Zinno.
In the house of the Rogati family, an artistic crib by Spanish artist Juan Mari Oliva, with figurines by Antonio Mazzeo.

Events and Festivities

The living crib on 26 - 27 December along the alleys of the medieval borough.

Genealogy & Links

Surnames in San Polo Matese.

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Provinces of Molise

Campobasso | Isernia

Surnames in the Provinces of Molise

Campobasso | Isernia

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