Isernia is a town as well as commune of the central Italian region of Molise, and the capital of the province of Isernia. Located on a rocky crest between rivers Carpino and river Sordo, the layout of the city of Isernia still reflects the ancient customary plan of the Roman towns that includes a centrally located wide street, called the cardo maximus, which in case of Isernia is Corso Marcelli, with side streets running at right angles on both sides, completing the entire layout of the town.
The city of Icernia suffered repeated destruction over the ages. It was ransacked by the Saracens, brought down to its knees repeatedly by devastating earthquakes, and was relentlessly bombed by the Allied forces during the World War II. Still, the city holds back some of its archeological ruins and remains. The center of the city is a historical place and represents the largest Marcelli Street and around this street there lies an array of alleys and little spares and streets and lanes, all of which run at right angle.
Then there is the world famous Fraterna Fountain, which is the iconic symbol of the town. The fountain was built in the 13th Century, and is made up of stone slabs that actually came from the Roman monuments. The fountain is also famous for its six-arch portico that comes up with six columns, each arranged on either side of a central column.
Although having suffered repeated destruction, Isernia preserves a large number of archaeological remains. The historical center still keeps intact the spare map structure of the Roman cities. In fact, it represents the largest raced Marcelli street, around which there is an infinity of alleys and little spares, as for example, "Trento e Trieste" spares.
The main Cathedral of the city is also a monument of astonishing importance. Though the structure was completely devastated by a number of earthquakes, it was rebuilt during the 18th Century and at the present, the structure still is an icon of outstanding beautiful Byzantine-style architecture, and is famous as the Madonna of the Light.
Then there is the Cloister of Saints Cosma and Damiano, which has come up on the remnants of an ancient pagan temple. The site is also a very popular tourist spot for the pilgrims, who throng to pay their rituals at the end of September each year. The city of Isernia is also home to one of the largest and one of the most prehistoric areas found in Europe till date. The sites, when excavated, revealed stoneage tools that were most likely used by the Homo Aeserniensis.
The city is also famous for its cuisines, its wines, hospitality and its famous unadulterated scenic beauty that is really a treat to the eyes.
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