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Region Molise Province Isernia MACCHIAGODENA

Macchiagodena, Province Isernia, Molise, Italy

The little town enjoys a wonderful view of the Matese mountains. The present name appeared already in documents of the 9th century A.D. (year 964) as "Maccia de Godina". It was a garrison post between the lombard countdoms of Isernia and Boiano, and later on a sighting post along the Pescasseroli-Candela tratturo (=shepherds' track). A great number of feudal lords came one after the other, among them the most important in the place were the Pandoni and Mormile. A very peculiar tradition, still maintained in the population, is the "rapimento", that is the kidnapping of the future bride some time before the wedding is celebrated, and another fine tradition is a local dance called "tuzzaculo".

Info

Territory: hilly -- Population: ca. 2000 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 86096 -- Phone Area Code: 0865 -- Patron Saint: S. Nicola di Bari, 3rd Sunday in May -- Frazioni & Località: Caporio, Incoronata, Santa Maria in Pantano, Camposaccone, Centomani, Collesorbo, Fosso San Biase, Gaudovito, Gauta, Santa Iusta Pisano, Santa Iusta, San Matteo, Santo Ianni, Santo Ianni Marinelli, Terriaca

What to see

Church of Santa Maria Assunta, with a fine statue made by Francesco Saverio Citarelli from Naples, and a precious processional cross.
The Medieval Castle, today there are only the basements of the old walls and two towers.

Events

On 17 may, on the occasion of the patron saint, a fine, large trade fair is held.

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