Holiday apartment in Bojano: culture, Matese and Biferno

Holiday apartment in Bojano between culture and the Matese

Bojano reveals its distinctive features on several levels: historic religious buildings, the high-altitude landscape of the Matese massif, springs and trails, as well as regional foods. When choosing a holiday apartment in Bojano, you can therefore focus on culture, mountain landscapes, activities, water or local stories.

Museo Civico and the Cathedral of San Bartolomeo

At the Museo Civico in Palazzo Colagrossi, you can see vessels, jewellery, coins and weapons from the 5th to 4th century BC that were found in the Bojano area. The palaeontological section of the Museo Civico displays fossils documenting life in the ancient Tethys Sea, which once covered what is now the Matese area.

The Cathedral of San Bartolomeo features Roman inscriptions, 9th-century plutei and sculpted panels from the 13th century. It also has a pointed-arch portal and a rose window from the same period. The cathedral also has a well-preserved crypt apse dating from 1073; admission is free.

Civita, castle traces and old lanes

The De Molisio family ruled the county from the castle of Civita. Civita Superiore is an old village on a hill above Bojano; the remains of a medieval castle are visible at the summit. The well-preserved old village of Civita includes atmospheric lanes between the buildings.

The Matese massif and distinctive landscape features

The Eremo di Sant'Egidio is located on the Matese massif at an altitude of 1,025 metres and comprises a church attached to accommodation described as a shelter. The origins of the Eremo di Sant'Egidio are thought to date back to the 9th century and to be attributable to the Cistercians or the Templars. In the Bojano area stands a chestnut tree described as the oldest in Italy.

Holiday apartment in Bojano for cycling and hiking activities

The Ciclovia dell'Acquedotto Molisano Centrale begins at the Rio Freddo springs near Bojano. A marked hiking trail leads uphill from Bojano to Civita. The climb from Bojano to the Civita acropolis leads to the ruins of the Norman castle, another viewpoint. The SI-CAI stage, formerly Sentiero 112 BT, leads from Campitello Matese to Bojano. This provides a range of cycling and hiking options as well as different types of routes.

Biferno, canoeing and sport fishing

A Canadian canoe trip on the Biferno starts at the Pietre Cadute springs in Bojano. Depending on the speed of departure and the section of river, it takes between 1 hour 20 minutes and more than 2 hours, excluding breaks; equipment and UISP guides are provided. The Biferno springs at Pietre Cadute are among the key points of this stretch of river from Bojano. In the Alifana area, there are small artificial lakes for sport fishing.

Fiordilatte mozzarella and choosing your accommodation

Bojano has dairies specialising in the production of Fiordilatte mozzarella. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home in Bojano, you can base your choice on the themes you want to shape your stay: culture with the cathedral, museum and Civita, the mountain landscape of the Matese, hiking, cycling, canoeing, sport fishing or regional specialities.

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To the higher-level travel overview: Campobasso.