Civitacampomarano

Civitacampomarano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Campobasso.

Civitacampomarano
Comune di Civitacampomarano
Coat of arms of Civitacampomarano
Location of Civitacampomarano
Civitacampomarano is located in Italy
Civitacampomarano
Civitacampomarano
Location of Civitacampomarano in Italy
Civitacampomarano is located in Molise
Civitacampomarano
Civitacampomarano
Civitacampomarano (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°47′N 14°41′E
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceCampobasso (CB)
Government
  MayorPaolo Manuele
Area
  Total38.89 km2 (15.02 sq mi)
Elevation
520 m (1,710 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total386
  Density9.9/km2 (26/sq mi)
DemonymCivitesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86030
Dialing code0874
WebsiteOfficial website

Civitacampomarano borders Castelbottaccio, Castelmauro, Guardialfiera, Lucito, Lupara, and Trivento.

It is the birthplace of soldier and patriot Gabriele Pepe and of politician, patriot and writer Vincenzo Cuoco.

Sites

  • Angevine Castle (13th century)
  • Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (c. 11th century)
  • Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, with a late-Gothic portal.
  • Church of San Giorgio Martire
  • Home of Vincenzo Cuoco
  • Vallemonterosso Park

Culture

CVtà Street Fest” is a summer festival that began in 2016 with artistic directed by street artist Alice Pasquini. This festival of street art highlights the work of international artists and attracts thousands of visitors. Brightly colored murals are painted onto the walls of old buildings.

the village is known for cielli, a cookie filled with a mixture of fruits, or grape must.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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