Campobasso was once known as 'Canada Town' or Maple Leaf City?, the reason been during World War 2 the Canadian forces occupied the city and gave it the nickname. Campobasso is renowned for its craftsmanship of blades, the city is also famous for its production of pears and scamorza (cheese). Campobasso is located in the central Italy and is bordered by the Adriatic Sea which, when hiring a car in Campobasso, makes a trip to the beach essential. The main attractions are the Castello Monforte and the Cathedral which was the first building in Campobasso. The Cathedral was built in 154 but was reconstructed as the city was hit by an earthquake, it was completed in 185.
The Chiesa Della Santissima Trinità cathedral is located outside the city walls and only a short walk from the town centre. It is definitely worth a visit as it is beautifully constructed and will interest anyone who is a fan of architecture. If you're hiring a car in Campobasso you'll enjoy a sun crisp sky with beautiful views of the surrounding Matese Mountains. The Molise region, where the cheese production is based, corresponds to the towns of Campobasso. The land is only small and the people are very traditional, they still use the same skills as once was used by their ancestors.
