Discover Monteverde: History and Landscape

Monteverde is a predominantly agricultural district of Bojano. It was built by the inhabitants of Bojano after the 1805 earthquake, which largely destroyed the town. For you, a holiday apartment in Monteverde can provide a stay that brings together local history, religious buildings and the sporting events associated with Monteverde di Bojano.

History, Church and Monastery

The Chiesa di S. Emidio in Monteverde di Bojano is the focal point. It was built after the 1805 earthquake with contributions from local residents. The parish church of Monteverde is dedicated to Saint Emidius, who is considered the patron saint against earthquakes. This building therefore brings together the memory of the destruction, the community’s reconstruction efforts and the dedication to Saint Emidius.

The Monastero di Santa Maria di Monteverde is also located near Monteverde. Its historical and scenic significance makes the district a destination you can visit specifically for these two aspects. Those interested in historic religious buildings can plan their stay accordingly and view the church and monastery as cultural highlights of their trip.

Experience Monteverde by Mountain Bike

There is also a specific connection for active days: the Trofeo Sant’Emidio-XC Mtb Race course was 5 kilometres long, had to be completed five times and included single-track sections through the woods. In this race, the start and finish were located at the Chiesa Madre di Bojano in the Monteverde district.

The Trofeo Sant’Emidio-XC Mtb Race is considered a traditional event held on 2 August in Monteverde di Bojano. In addition, the “I Love Duathlon” event announced in 2018 combined mountain biking and cross-country running. Different forms of endurance sport therefore stand side by side: a mountain-bike race with single-track sections and an event format that combines cycling and running.

Regional Products and Local Tradition

At “I Love Duathlon”, participants were also offered a tasting of typical dairy products. The celebrations in honour of Saint Emidius in Monteverde di Bojano were supported by the municipality with complimentary patronage. Sport, regional products and religious tradition thus offer three different ways to experience the area, allowing you to choose the rhythm of your stay.

When choosing a holiday apartment in Monteverde, your preferred mix of daily activities is therefore a useful point of reference. Families who want to discover history together can place the church and monastery at the centre of their stay; those looking for physical activity can take their lead from the mountain-bike and duathlon events associated with Monteverde; and visitors with an interest in regional products will find a specific point of connection in the planned dairy-product tasting. This allows you to choose accommodation in Monteverde based specifically on your travel interests, without assuming any characteristics of the individual property.

Further places for orientation: Mafalda, Roccavivara, Campodipietra, San Martino In Pensilis, San Massimo, Bojano, Guglionesi, Larino

For the broader travel overview: Campobasso.