Morcone, almost on the border between Sannio and Molise, stands on a huge slope of Mount Matese and overlooks the Tammaro river valley.
Its historical origin can be traced back to the Samnite period. Certain information dates back to the Lombard period when it was mentioned as a gastaldo in 776 AD. D rom 1058 to 1122 Morcone was an episcopal see.
At the time of Roger II of Sicily (known as Norman Morcone), the territory became royal property. Over the years, Morcone was a fief of the Getani, Carafa, D’Aponte and Baglioni families.
With the abolition of the feudal system in 1806, Morcone returned to the county of Molise and became part of the province of Benevento after the Unification of Italy.
Today, the municipality has approximately 4800 inhabitants.
The town’s layout from the Middle Ages has been restored and preserves the historical centre that developed around the fortress. The town is characterised by steep stairways and gardens that overhang the valley.