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Easily reachable from Campobasso, it is a meeting place for sports lovers

The name Saepinum derives from the Latin and means to fence and therefore refers to the breeding activities practiced here at the time. It was conquered by the Romans in the Third Samnite War in 293 BC.

Sepino is a small town in Molise which is part of the circuit of the most beautiful villages in Italy. The medieval historic center is well preserved and it is possible to visit the church of Santa Cristina and the ducal palace. On the hills of the Tammaro valley there are several archaeological sites testifying to the ancient Samnite and Roman settlements.

Ancient Samnite settlement located about 3 km north-west of Sepino, on a hill overlooking the plain of the Tammaro river. The 4th century BC settlement it was inhabited until the 3rd century AD, when it was abandoned in favor of the Roman city of Saepinum, located further downstream.

The archaeological site of San Pietro di Cantoni shows the remains of an ancient sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Mefite. It dates back to the 4th century BC. and consists of a sacred area enclosed by megalithic walls and a temple on a rectangular podium. It was frequented by the Samnites and then by the Romans until the 3rd century AD, when it was abandoned and transformed into a Christian church dedicated to St. Peter.

Located at over 900 meters above sea level, it is the highest municipality in Molise.

Monte Saraceno dominates Cercemaggiore. This mountain, 1,086 meters high, is clearly visible from the Piana di Boiano, as it stands alone. In the past it was used as a lookout point to counter invasions.

This center hypothetically dates back to the Lombard era. It is the highest town in the province of Campobasso, so much so that it is nicknamed the Sentinel of the Samnites.