Bojano
Bojano, also spelled Boiano, is a town and comune in the Province of Campobasso, in the Molise region of south-central Italy. It lies in the interior of the region, in an area framed by the surrounding mountains. The town is a local centre serving its district within the province.
At a glance
- Type
- Town and comune (municipality)
- Period
- Historic settlement of inland Molise
- Style
- Molisan town with historic centre
- Location
- Province of Campobasso, Molise, south-central Italy
Overview
Bojano, also written Boiano, is a town and comune in the Province of Campobasso, in south-central Italy. It sits in the inland part of the Molise region. The town functions as a service centre for the surrounding rural area.
History
Bojano is a long-established settlement in inland Molise, within the historic territory of the Province of Campobasso. Like other towns of the region, it developed in an interior mountain setting. It continues today as a local municipal centre.
What you see
The town presents a compact built core typical of inland Molise, set among the surrounding mountainous landscape. Its streets and buildings reflect the traditional fabric of the region’s towns. The setting in south-central Italy gives Bojano a distinctly inland, upland character.
Cultural significance
Bojano is part of the network of historic towns that define the cultural landscape of Molise. As a comune in the Province of Campobasso, it contributes to the heritage of Italy’s mountainous interior.
Practical information
Bojano is an inhabited town that can be visited freely. For local services, events and opening times of any specific sites, check the official municipal website.
Getting there
Bojano is reached by road within the Province of Campobasso, in inland Molise. It connects to the regional road network linking the interior towns of the region with the provincial capital, Campobasso.