Bellissimo - Molise - Fall 2025

Our 19th issue of Bellissimo, our quarterly digital magazine for Premium Members, offers full immersion in all things Molise.

Wait, where?, you might be thinking. If you can’t quite place this region on a map, you’re not alone.

There’s even an Italian joke about this overlooked area — Il Molise non esiste (Molise doesn't exist). Many travelers and Italians alike see the region as just a sign on the Adriatic autostrada between Abruzzo and Puglia. 

Our hot take? That’s even more of a reason to GET TO MOLISE NOW.

In this issue, learn all about how Molise merges mountains and sea in both its landscapes and its traditions; discover the quintessential snack to try at aperitivo hour (hint: it’s much more interesting than peanuts, chips or olives); get an insider’s peek in the Marinelli bell foundry, one of the world’s oldest family businesses, whose creations serve as Molise’s most majestic global ambassadors; climb the slopes of Capracotta with a maverick millennial shepherd who is fighting to keep tradition alive; be inspired by the bobbin lacemakers of Isernia and their commitment to creativity; and learn exactly which dishes to order, category by category, in Molise’s many family-run restaurants.

Swap the crowds and chaos for leisurely exploration in this undervalued region of Italy — before the world catches on.  

Download this issue of Bellissimo with a Premium Membership, which also grants you access to all past and future issues, or purchase Molise as a single issue and start planning your next adventure. View more issues of Bellissimo here.