Roccapipirozzi
Roccapipirozzi is an Italian village, hamlet (frazione) of the municipality of Sesto Campano in the Province of Isernia, Molise. As of 2009 its population was of 1,045.[1][2]
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![]() Roccapipirozzi (yellow dot) shown within the municipality of Sesto Campano (dark red) and the Province of Isernia | |
![]() ![]() Roccapipirozzi Location of Roccapipirozzi in Italy | |
Coordinates: 41°26′09.42″N 14°01′57.4″E | |
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Province | Isernia (IS) |
Comune | Sesto Campano |
Elevation | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
Population (2009) | |
• Total | 1,045 |
Demonym(s) | Roccolani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 86078 |
Dialing code | 0865 |
Patron saint | Saint Roch of Montpellier |
History
The village, founded by the refugees from Venafro, was first mentioned as Rocca Piperocii in the 13th century. The fortification and the old town are well preserved.[3]
Geography
Roccapipirozzi, located near the borders with Lazio and Campania, lies into a valley below the mounts Cesima, Calvello and Sambucaro. It is 6 km far from Sesto Campano, 5 km from Venafro, 12 from San Pietro Infine, 26 from Isernia and 24 from Cassino. Nearest villages Vallecupa and Ceppagna, part of the municipality of Venafro.
The settlement is divided into 2 sides:
- Roccapipirozzi Alta (i.e. :Upper R., 41°26′09.42″N 14°01′57.4″E) is the original and historic core of the village, located upon a hill. It counts a medieval castle[4] and the population was of 217.[1]
- Roccapipirozzi Bassa (i.e. :Lower R., 41°26′24.73″N 14°02′30.88″E), also known as Campopino or Masserie di Roccapipirozzi, is the newer side of the village, located in the plain below. Its population was of 828.[2]
References
- (in Italian) Infos on italia.indettaglio.it (related to R. Alta)
- (in Italian) Infos on italia.indettaglio.it (related to R. Bassa or Campopino)
- Historical infos at Morrone del Sannio website
- (in Italian) Picture and history of the fortress of Roccapipirozzi
External links
- (in Italian) The Fortress of Roccapipirozzi
- (in Italian) Pictures of Roccapipirozzi