# Things to see in Campobasso (Italy): 38 places and when to go

> Campobasso is a town in Italy with around 51,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (11), Temples (10), History (6). The best known are Campobasso Cathedral, Cathedral of St. Nazarius, St. Celsus and St. Victor and Castello Monforte. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/campobasso/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Italy · 41.563, 14.656
- **Population:** About 51,000
- **Places:** 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/senderismo/) (11) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/espiritual/) (10) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/naturaleza/) (5) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/montana/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museos/) (3)
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** NAP Napoli, 81 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Monte Vairano, at 998 m.

## What to see in Campobasso

The places in and around Campobasso, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Campobasso Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cattedrale-santissima-trinita/): Church building in Campobasso, Italy · 417 m
- [Cathedral of St. Nazarius, St. Celsus and St. Victor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cattedrale-dei-santi-nazario-celso-e-vittore/): Church building in Trivento, Italy · 26 km
- [Castello Monforte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-monforte/): Castle in Campobasso, Italy · 65 m
- [Basilica of Our Lady of Sorrows, Castelpetroso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-dell-addolorata/): Church catholic sanctuary in Castelpetroso, Italy · 29 km
- [Santa Maria della Strada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-maria-della-strada/): Abbey in Matrice, Italy · 9.5 km
- [Sanctuary in San Giovanni in Galdo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tempio-italico-di-san-giovanni-in-galdo/): Archaeological site of a Samnite sanctuary in San Giovanni in Galdo (CB) · 9.2 km
- [Castello di Capua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-capua/): Building in Gambatesa, Italy · 22 km
- [Immacolata Concezione, Riccia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/chiesa-parrocchiale-immacolata-concezione/): Church in Riccia (CB), Italy · 17 km
- [Monastero di Santa Maria di Monteverde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monastero-di-santa-maria-di-monteverde/): Building in Vinchiaturo, Italy · 7.0 km
- [Montagna Gildone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/montagna-di-gildone/): Mountain in Italy · 12 km
- [Monte Vairano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-vairano/): Mountain in Italy · 5.7 km
- [Monte Verdone](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/monte-verdone/): Mountain in Italy · 16 km
- [Museo civico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-civico-giuseppe-barone/): Museum in Italy · 9.2 km
- [Museo Sannitico](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/museo-sannitico-palazzo-mazzarotta/): Museum in Campobasso, Italy · 266 m
- [Pesco Carta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/pesco-della-carta/): Mountain in Italy · 20 km
- [Sant'Antonio Abate](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/sant-antonio-abate/): Church building in Campobasso, Italy · 251 m
- [Santa Maria del Parco](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-maria-del-parco/): Temples · 18 km
- [Santa Maria della Croce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-maria-della-croce/): Church building in Campobasso, Italy · 346 m
- [Sanctuary of the Madonna del Carmine, Riccia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-del-carmine/): Church in Riccia (CB), Italy · 17 km
- [Athena Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/athena-park/): With kids · 3.5 km
- [Cammino dell'Acqua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cammino-dell-acqua/): Hiking · 20 km
- [Cammino della Acqua](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cammino-della-acqua/): Hiking · 22 km
- [Cantina Giagnacovo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cantina-giagnacovo/): Winery · 18 km
- [Castello Carafa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-baronale-carafa/): Castle in Ferrazzano, Italy · 3.8 km

And the other 14, by what you come to do:

- **History**: [Castello di Roccamandolfi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-roccamandolfi/)
- **Hiking**: [Con le ali ai piedi - 16Var](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-16var/), [Con le ali ai piedi - 17](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-17/), [Con le ali ai piedi - 18](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-18/), [Con le ali ai piedi - 18var](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-18var/), [Con le ali ai piedi - 19](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-19/), [Con le ali ai piedi - 20](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/con-le-ali-ai-piedi-20/), [Di borgo in Borgo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/di-borgo-in-borgo/), [Tratturo Cortile - Centocelle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tratturo-cortile-centocelle/), [Tratturo Lucera-Castel di Sangro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/tratturo-lucera-castel-di-sangro/)
- **Museums and art**: [MAACK – Museo all'Aperto d'Arte Contemporanea Kalenarte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/maack-museo-all-aperto-d-arte-contemporanea-kalenarte/)
- **Temples**: [Santa Maria del Carmelo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-maria-del-carmelo/)
- **Nature**: [Siti di Interesse Comunitario ''Torrente Rivo''](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/siti-di-interesse-comunitario-torrente-rivo/)
- **Food and drink**: [VI.NI.CA. s.r.l. Società Agricola](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/vi-ni-ca-s-r-l-societa-agricola/)

## When to go to Campobasso

The best time to visit Campobasso is **March to June and September to October**; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 19 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 23 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 08 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 20 |
| June | Best time | 15 h |
| July | Possible | 14 h 44 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 40 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 51 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 37 |
| December | Possible | 9 h |

In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h. In April, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.

When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Campobasso

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.563%2C14.656)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.563%2C14.656)

## Other towns nearby

- [Campolattaro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/campolattaro/): 9 places · 25 km
- [Pescolanciano](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/pescolanciano/): 16 places · 31 km
- [Piedimonte Matese](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/piedimonte-matese/): 17 places · 33 km
- [San Felice del Molise](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/san-felice-del-molise/): 8 places · 34 km
- [Castel del Monte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castel-del-monte/): 14 places · 37 km
- [Guglionesi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/guglionesi/): 17 places · 47 km

And all of Italy, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Campobasso?

The best known: [Campobasso Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cattedrale-santissima-trinita/), [Cathedral of St. Nazarius, St. Celsus and St. Victor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/cattedrale-dei-santi-nazario-celso-e-vittore/), [Castello Monforte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-monforte/), [Basilica of Our Lady of Sorrows, Castelpetroso](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santuario-dell-addolorata/), [Santa Maria della Strada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/santa-maria-della-strada/). In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Campobasso?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 9 h.

### How do you get to Campobasso?

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 81 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.563%2C14.656) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Campobasso as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).