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. Infos on italia.indettaglio.it (related to R. Alta) Infos on italia.indettaglio.it (related to R. Bassa or Campopino)
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.Historical infos at Morrone del Sannio website
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., ) is the original and historic core of the village, located upon a hill. It counts a medieval castle Picture and history of the fortress of Roccapipirozzi and the population was of 217. Roccapipirozzi Bassa (i.e. :Lower R., ), 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.
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The Fortress of Roccapipirozzi Pictures of Roccapipirozzi