Agnone and its bells
A village in upper Molise, with churches and coppersmiths' workshops, where bells have been cast for seven hundred years.
The story
The Marinelli family has been casting bells in Agnone since at least the 14th century: it is considered one of the oldest family businesses in the world. In 1924 Pope Pius XI granted it the right to use the papal coat of arms, and bells have left here for the Vatican, for the great jubilees and for churches all over the world. In the foundry museum you can still see the work done by hand, with clay and wax moulds.
Why go
An ancient craft that lives on, and on Christmas Eve the 'Ndocciata, a procession of huge torches that lights up the whole town.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Carovilli-Roccasicura station, 12.5 km away. Alternatively: Vastogirardi station, 13.1 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Pescara Airport (PSR), about 71 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 103 km away.
- Parking. There are 8 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to June and from August to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In January night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is November (about 92 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -1 to 7 °C | 7° -1° | 69 |
| Feb | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 48 |
| Mar | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 59 |
| Apr | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 42 |
| May | from 9 to 20 °C | 20° 9° | 53 |
| Jun | from 14 to 26 °C | 26° 14° | 37 |
| Jul | from 18 to 30 °C | 30° 18° | 35 |
| Aug | from 17 to 29 °C | 29° 17° | 39 |
| Sep | from 13 to 24 °C | 24° 13° | 62 |
| Oct | from 9 to 19 °C | 19° 9° | 64 |
| Nov | from 5 to 13 °C | 13° 5° | 92 |
| Dec | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 41 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 825 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
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