Morcone
Morcone (BN)
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The story
The white houses of Morcone climb the mountainside like a presepe (nativity scene) of stone up to the ruins of the castle: one of the most beautiful borghi of Italy, overlooking the Tammaro valley.
Access
Village free; presepe early January ~€3
The story
Morcone climbs the steep slopes of a height at the foot of the Matese, facing the valley of the river Tammaro. The old centre, in a karst territory rich in springs, is girdled by the gorges of two streams. At its foot today opens the lake of the Tammaro, the artificial basin created by the Campolattaro dam.
What to see
The old centre of Morcone, with the houses that climb in steps up the side of the hill, is a typical stone 'nativity scene' (presepe) of the Matese Sannio. Around it, the landscape of the Tammaro valley and the lake, among springs and karst woods on the slopes of the Matese.
How to get there
- Car needed
Public transport. Il trasporto pubblico in quest'area interna è limitato: i collegamenti in autobus sono radi e non sempre giornalieri. In pratica il luogo è difficilmente raggiungibile senza un mezzo proprio; per eventuali autolinee e per la stazione ferroviaria utile più vicina, verifica su Unico Campania e sui canali ufficiali degli operatori regionali (AIR Campania). · fonte: Fallback onesto — area interna, routing transit non disponibile
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
The village is all uphill: comfortable shoes and a wish to walk among the alleys. Around it, the nature of the Matese and the lake of the Tammaro for those who love open spaces. You arrive by car, in the northern Sannio.
Frequently asked questions
What is the old centre of Morcone like?
A 'nativity scene' of stone houses that climb in steps up the side of a height at the foot of the Matese.
What is the lake of the Tammaro near Morcone?
An artificial basin created by the Campolattaro dam, at the foot of the town.
Where is Morcone?
In the northern Sannio, in the province of Benevento, on the slopes of the Matese massif, over the Tammaro valley.
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