Born in 1963 after a split with Abruzzo, Molise is one of the youngest regions of Italy.  The region borders the Adriatic Sea to the North-east, Abruzzo to the north-west, Lazio to the west, Campania to the south and Puglia to the east.
The main city of the region is Campobasso.

Molise stretchs from the Apennine mountains to the Adriatic coast, between the Trigno and Fortone rivers. While the landscape is mainly mountainous, the region is divided in a coastal area, called low Molise, and a hilly area, called high Molise. 
The region is dominated by the Meta mountains (2241 meters) and the  Matese Mountains, in which the highest mountains are Miletto and Muria. The eastern part of the region spreads towards the sea through a collection of small valleys and dales.
The f38-kilometer-long Adriatic coast is flat and sandy, with the exception of Termoli headland.

Located between Puglia and Abruzzo, this small Adriatic region is often forgotten by the tourist guides, a fact which makes the region a rare jewel, absent of many tourists.
Lacking in crowds, Molise is the perfect destination for anyone looking for calm, silence and serenity.
Because Molise changes very slowly, it feels as though time has stood. The untouched, wild nature and a cuisine that preserves the authentic flavours of the warmth of its inhabitants are two of the highlights of the region.
Molise offers beaches, ski resorts, interesting ruins. One such ruin and an example of Roman colonization, Pietrabbondante, and an ancient Greek theatre with well-preserved carved seats, is called Sepino. Molise has lots of small villages and picturesque towns where visitors can discover the authentic folklore and ancient traditions that continue to animate the region.