Museo Sannitico

Molise


Samnite ceramics found in Castello Monforte are now on show at the small Museo Sannitico, along with weapons, armour and sculptures from local archaeological sites. The Samnites were the pre-Roman nation that once controlled the area around Campobasso. Though small, the museum is well put together with highly educational signage in English and Italian.


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