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Isernia| Capital of Isernia province in Molise region, south-central Italy, 35 km/22 mi west of Campobasso; population (1991) 20,900. Agriculture and related commerce are important, and industries include textiles, brick, and pottery; since 1970 there has been a rapid expansion in the public sector. There is traditional lacemaking. Isernia has a 14th-century cathedral and numerous antiquities. |
| Pietro Angeleri (Pope Celestine V) was born here. |
| Isernia was originally a Samnite town until taken by the Romans in about 260 BC. A subterranean Roman aqueduct still supplies water to the town, and there is a notable Roman bridge. The massive polygonal walls, which form the foundation of the present town walls, are attributed to the Samnites. |
Isernia| Province of south central Italy in Molise region; capital Isernia; area 1,529 sq km/590 sq mi; population (2000 est) 91,600. |
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