Agnone
Amid history, charm and elegance, Agnone shines like a work of art chiseled by time, where history and craftsmanship come together in unique harmony. Like silver bells suspended in the sky, Agnone’s history resonates like a thousand-year-old orchestra telling ancient stories, the legacy of a glorious past. Agnone is a symphony of glitter, a luminous ballet of copper that comes to life in the hands of local artisans. Agnone is a dance between past and present; like the blacksmith’s art, the town shapes its future with the warmth of traditions, forging a unique identity that shines as brightly as carefully crafted metals. The village streets, like silver threads woven into memory, lead to palaces and churches that tell stories of faith etched into the details of their walls.
So, let our journey begin! Meet the local guide who will accompany you for the entire tour and find out all the details of what is about to unfold.
A sweet encounter
Welcome to an adventure like no other! The welcome to your journey is a fascinating blend of taste and history in the heart of the historic center. Your local guide will greet you with a smile in a typical café, a place steeped in atmosphere and tradition. Before you will stretch a selection of artisanal sweets, true culinary gems that tell the sweet story of Upper Molise, a story famous far and wide. A History jealously guarded in the hands and hearts of our grandmothers. Their enveloping scent will be the first taste of the authenticity that will characterize your trip. Get ready to immerse yourself in an unforgettable adventure, a journey full of flavors, stories and discoveries.
Dairy Melody
In the vast green pastures lies the secret of a quality cheese, where the harmony between nature and product reaches perfection. Here in Upper Molise, the combination of lush vegetation and dairy production results in a unique sensory experience. Savor the taste of Molise’s dairy tradition in an unforgettable experience. We will access a typical craft workshop to retrace the stages of production. Together with master cheesemakers, you can try your hand at making a small pressed cheese. Together, we will visit the stone aging cellar, and finally, you can delight your palate with a guided tasting of tasty local cheeses accompanied by a glass of Molise wine. Be surprised by the genuineness of the products and people: a small cadeau-surprise of the experience made is waiting for you!
The Voice of Angels
Our tour continues inside a magical, world-famous place: the Marinelli family’s Pontificia Fonderia di Campane, Italy’s oldest bell foundry and among the oldest in the world, specializing in the construction of bells using techniques and processes thousands of years old, handed down from generation to generation. A journey that will introduce you to the world of bells and many bells around the world, including history and curiosities. Guided by local smelters, we will go on a journey of history, sounds and objects related to the world of smelting. All the way to the heart of the choir: the large workshop that houses the metalwork. Lend an ear, this is where you can reconnect with your ancestors. Listen to the passing of the hours and quiet days in the fields; listen to the rising of the sun and the moon; listen to the melodies that accompany the happiest and the most mournful events.
