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Fornelli

Italian comune

Fornelli (IS), Molise

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At a glance

Elevation
530 m above sea level
Area
23,170,000 m²
Coordinates
41°36′24″ N, 14°08′25″ E
Address
Salita Municipio, 86070 Fornelli

About

Fornelli is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Isernia in the Italian region Molise, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) west of Campobasso and about 8 kilometres (5 mi) west of Isernia. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

Annunziata D’Alesandro (née Lombardi), the mother of Nancy Pelosi, was born in Fornelli in 1909.

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Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Fornelli».

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Getting there

IserniaTrain, nearest
8.0 km as the crow flies
FornelliSalita Municipio, 86070 Fornelli

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fornelli?

Fornelli is in Fornelli, in the province of Isernia (Molise), Italy. Address: Salita Municipio, 86070 Fornelli. GPS coordinates: 41.60678, 14.14041.

What are the opening hours of Fornelli?

According to OpenStreetMap the opening hours are: Every day: 10:00–13:00, 16:00–19:00. Always check the official website before your visit.

How much does it cost to visit Fornelli?

There is an admission charge. Up-to-date prices are on the official website.

What else is there to see near Fornelli?

Nearby you’ll find: Museo delle guerre mondiali (5 km away), San Vincenzo al Volturno New Abbey (6.5 km away), Museo della zampogna (6.9 km away).

Sources and licences

Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.

Credits for the 8 photos
  1. Fornelli (23804145932) — Gianfranco Vitolo from Sarno (Sa), Italia, CC BY-SA 2.0
  2. Borgo di Fornelli — P Pasquale 86, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Fornelli - panni stesi — Gianfranco Vitolo from Sarno (Sa), Italia, CC BY-SA 2.0
  4. Fornelli - Porta Nova — Gianfranco Vitolo from Sarno (Sa), Italia, CC BY-SA 2.0
  5. Fornelli - via Giardinetto 9-11 — Gianfranco Vitolo from Sarno (Sa), Italia, CC BY-SA 2.0
  6. Fornelli (23284881824) — Gianfranco Vitolo from Sarno (Sa), Italia, CC BY-SA 2.0
  7. Fornelli, Italy welcome sign — Jbella34, CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. Monti della Meta da Fornelli — Gianfranco Vitolo from Sarno (Sa), Italia, CC BY-SA 2.0

Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences

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