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Archaeological site, Venafro (IS)
41°29′08″ N, 14°02′23″ E
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At a glance
- Type
- Archaeological site
- Coordinates
- 41°29′08″ N, 14°02′23″ E
History and description
Venafrum was an ancient town of Molise, Italy, close to the boundaries of both Latium adiectum and Samnium. Its site is occupied by the modern Venafro, a village on the railway from Isernia to Vairano, 25 km southwest of the former, 201 m above sea-level.
Overview
Venafrum was established as a civitas sine suffragio in 201 BC. Ancient authors tell us but little about it, except that it was one of those towns governed by a prefect sent yearly from Rome, and that in the Social War it was taken by the allies by treachery. Augustus founded a colony there and provided for the construction of an aqueduct (cf. the long decree relating to it in Corp. Inscr. Lat. x. No. 4842).
It seems to have been a place of some importance. Its olive oil was the best in Italy, and Cato mentions its brickworks and iron manufactures. The original line of the Via Latina probably ran through Venafrum, making a detour, which the later road seems to have avoided. Rufrae was probably dependent on it. Roads also ran from Venafrum to Isernia and to Telesia by way of Allifae.
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Getting there
VenafroTrain, nearest
800 m as the crow flies
Venafrum
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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The town
Things to see in Venafro10,852 inhabitants, 222 m above sea level. 12 historic places in the town.PhotoMassimiliano Scarabeo from Venafro, Italia, CC BY 2.012 placesNearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Venafrum?
Venafrum is in Venafro, in the province of Isernia (Molise), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.48556, 14.03972.
What else is there to see near Venafrum?
Nearby you’ll find: Archaeological Museum of Venafro (200 m away), Palazzina Liberty (300 m away), WinterLine Museum (400 m away).
Sources and licences
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Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences