Sesto Campano, located in the far west of Molise, on the border with Campania, also includes the hamlet of Roccapipirozzi, dominated by a suggestive medieval castle. The name of the town could derive from Sesto Aulieno and Sesto Pulfennio, two Roman prefects. After the unification of Italy, “Campano” was added to indicate the passage from the Terra di Lavoro to the Province of Molise.
Over the centuries, the fiefdom belonged to various families, including the Rampini, Gurello Origlia and the Spinola, who held it until the end of the feudal system.
Among the main monuments, the church of Sant’Eustachio stands out, founded in the 13th century in medieval style and transformed into a neoclassical church in 1802. Also of notable interest is the Spinola castle, of Lombard origin, which preserves elements of the period. In the surrounding countryside is the Romanesque chapel of the Madonna di Loreto.
A short distance away is the hamlet of Roccapipirozzi, which fascinates with its medieval castle, characterized by cylindrical towers and an imposing wall. In the village there is also the church of San Michele and a small panoramic chapel, reachable via a staircase.
The area also offers suggestive natural scenery, such as Monte Cesima, which reaches 1200 meters in height. In the plain below, crossed by the Volturno and San Bartolomeo rivers, cereals and tomatoes are grown.
Local traditions are still deeply felt: the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is celebrated on the first weekend of August, while on September 20 the patron saint, Sant’Eustachio martyr, is celebrated.