Isernia holds Italy's oldest human story: at La Pineta, excavated in its own hall, lie traces left some 600,000 years ago, including a child's tooth.
In the old town, the six-arched Fraterna Fountain, built from recycled Roman stone, remains the city's emblem.
When to visit Isernia
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Fraterna Fountain
Isernia's arcaded public fountain, a patchwork of Roman stones rebuilt after the 1943 bombing.
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Eating and drinking in Isernia
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Distinto RistoranteTrattoria
- Nonna Sul ComòTrattoria
- Sorsi & Morsi IserniaTrattoria
- ExistoTrattoria
- Pizzeria da CosmoPizzeria
- Pizzeria Teoli ImmacolataPizzeria
Sleeping in Isernia
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Antica Dimora Isernia
- Residenze Portacastello
- Central Isernia
- Il Piccolo Principe3-star
- Grand Hotel Europa4-star
The year in Isernia
The rituals, races, and processions the city still keeps.
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