Bonefro is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Campobasso in the Italian region Molise, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Campobasso.

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Bonefro
Comune di Bonefro
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Location of Bonefro in Italy
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Bonefro (Molise)
Coordinates: 41°42′N 14°56′E
CountryItaly
RegionMolise
ProvinceCampobasso (CB)
Government
  Mayorhttp://www.comune.casacalenda.cb.it/
Area
  Total31.28 km2 (12.08 sq mi)
Elevation
631 m (2,070 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
  Total1,334
  Density43/km2 (110/sq mi)
DemonymBonefrani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
86041
Dialing code0874
WebsiteOfficial website
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Bonefro borders the following municipalities: Casacalenda, Montelongo, Montorio nei Frentani, Ripabottoni, San Giuliano di Puglia, Sant'Elia a Pianisi, Santa Croce di Magliano.

Main sights

  • Lombard Castle, built around the middle of the tenth century AD
  • Santa Maria delle Rose, in Romanesque style (12th-13th century)
  • Porta Molino, Porta Pie la Terra, Fountain Gate and Porta Nuova, gates dating back to the Lombard period.
  • Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie (1716)

Culture

Bonefro hosts the annual Adriatic Chamber Music Festival (Festival di Adriatico da Musica da Camera) in July.

References

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