Holiday apartment in Agnone – Old Town, bells and Caciocavallo

Agnone among bells, alleyways and culinary delights

A holiday apartment in Agnone takes you to bells, old books, copper craftsmanship, churches and cheese. At the Museo Storico della Campana Giovanni Paolo II, you can see a collection of sacred bronzes described as the largest in the world; among them is a bell dating from the year 1000. This gives your trip a clear cultural profile from the outset.

Historic centre and churches

In the Quartiere Veneziano in Agnone’s historic centre, you can explore narrow alleyways on foot that open onto small squares. Keystone stones and stone portals bear witness to the history of the respective buildings and their period. The Chiesa di San Francesco was founded in 1343 and has been a national monument since 1926.

Walking tour through the historic centre

The “Quattro passi nel centro storico” walking tour leads through the historic centre of Agnone and is designed to help visitors discover its art-historical attractions. The Chiesa di San Marco Evangelista is open during the day and can be visited free of charge.

Museums, books and craftsmanship

The Palazzo San Francesco houses the Biblioteche Riunite Comunale e B. Labanca. The Museo Civico in Agnone displays a cast of the Tavola Osca; the original bronze inscription was found in Agnone and dates from the 3rd century BC. The Mostra del Libro Antico comprises more than 1,400 volumes produced between 1512 and 1830 in important European printing houses. The Museo Storico del Rame Francesco Gerbasi presents the various stages of copper processing as well as objects from different periods. At the Museo della 'ndoccia, you can see 'ndocce, figures in traditional clothing, photographs of their production and an annual trophy won by one of Agnone’s five Contrade.

Bells and their production

Tours of the Museo Storico della Campana Giovanni Paolo II can be booked by telephone, by email or through the online advance booking system. The tour includes a film about the artistic design, the construction of the model, the bell casting and the testing of a bell. It leads through the museum and the foundry’s production areas; there, together with a technical expert and a bell founder, you can hear the sounds of bells.

Cheese and confectionery in Agnone

Caciocavallo di Agnone is made from cow’s milk, shaped into a typical pear shape and aged for three months to one year. Numerous dairy processors in Agnone offer tours of dairies and ageing cellars by prior reservation. You can book tours at Agnone’s pastry shops and confectionery businesses.

The Verrino and its protected area

The Verrino is a stream with strong seasonal flows that passes through Agnone, among other places. The area in question is designated as a Natura 2000 special protection area under code IT7222127F. Excursions can be taken along the banks of the Verrino.

Choose a holiday apartment according to your plans

When choosing your holiday apartment in Agnone, you can base your decision on your preferred daily routine: The walking tour through the historic centre, churches and museums suit a culture-focused stay, while excursions along the Verrino provide a different focus. This allows you to assess the location of your accommodation according to your own plans and interests.

If you would like to consider other places besides Agnone for your plans, you can also find Castelpetroso, Conca Casale, Colli A Volturno, Bagnoli Del Trigno, Pescolanciano, Pagliaia di Cerro, Castel del Giudice and Isernia.

To the overview of higher-level travel destinations: Isernia.