Civitacampomarano

41°47′N 14°41′E / 41.783°N 14.683°E / 41.783; 14.683CountryItalyRegionMoliseProvinceCampobasso (CB)Government • MayorPaolo ManueleArea • Total38.89 km² (15.02 sq mi)Elevation520 m (1,710 ft)Population • Total386 • Density9.9/km² (26/sq mi)DemonymCivitesiTime zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal codeDialing code0874WebsiteOfficial website

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 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 direction 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 the old buildings.

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