What to do near Rocchetta a Volturno, IS

Sources of the Volturno River

The beginning of the longest river in central southern Italy, the Volturno, which can still be admired here in its original course. A place of great naturalistic impact.

The village of Scapoli and the Bagpipe Museum

Scapoli is the "Capital of the Bagpipe," one of the few towns in Italy where, along with the presence of skilled craftsmen, the ancient art of making this folk instrument survives.

The scapolese ravioli

A typical dish that characterizes the village of Scapoli and the entire Upper Volturno Valley. A delicacy that accompanies the village's important festive days, particularly during the carnival period.

Monastery of St. Vincent in Volturno

A real gem for lovers of the Middle Ages

Volturno Falls

A magical place where one can feel all the indomitable force of nature and of this river that with its perpetual flow has helped shape the surrounding area.

AMoCe - street art in the village of Cerro al Volturno

An itinerary of modern art to enter the heart of a village characterized by the presence of the Pandone Castle, a fortress that dominates the whole area with its grandeur.

Lake of Castel San Vincenzo

A reservoir built in the 1950s that nevertheless leaves the feeling of a place that has always been a part of this area. Colorful, quiet and peaceful!

Hermitage of St. Michael the Archangel

Set among the rocks of Mount St. Michael, the Hermitage was founded by Benedictine abbots around 1027. It can only be reached via a trail in the National Park area.

Brown Mountain

One that tells many stories: the battle of World War II with the birth of the CIL, Italian Liberation Corps; that of Moulin, a hermit artist; and the never-ending story of Mother Nature!

Pantano della Zittola - Montenero Valcocchiara

Located at about 820m above sea level, the Pantano is an extensive marshy plain surrounded by a natural amphitheater of forests. An Apennine peat bog characterized by very rare vegetation and fauna.