Campobasso
Sign in to saveCampobasso (, ; ) is a city and comune in southern Italy, the capital of the region of Molise and of the province of Campobasso. It is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by the Sannio and Matese mountains.
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Campobasso is a city in southern Italy that serves as the capital of the Molise region and its province. It sits in a mountainous area along the Biferno river, making it an important administrative center in a less densely populated part of the country.
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Campobasso (, ; ) is a city and comune in southern Italy, the capital of the region of Molise and of the province of Campobasso. It is located in the high basin of the Biferno river, surrounded by the Sannio and Matese mountains.
Campobasso is renowned for the craftsmanship of blades (including scissors and knives), a fact well documented since the 14th century. It is also famous for the production of pears and scamorza (cheese). The city is home to the University of Molise and the Archdiocese of Campobasso-Boiano. thumb|Castello Monforte thumb|upright|Church of San Bartolomeo