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Almost nothing is reliably known about the life of Saint George, to whom the church of Campobasso was dedicated, but the veneration of his person goes back to early Christianity. A martyr identified with George is said to have lived in the third century. However, the legend of St. George as a dragon slayer is well known and widespread; he is usually depicted - in paintings or as a statue - as the conqueror of the monster, often as a knight on horseback. The memorial day of the very popular George - he is, among other things, patron of the English kingdom - in the calendar of saints is April 23rd.

The musician appears here casually, the singer born in Campobasso and known under the stage name FRED BONGUSTO. In a standing position, one foot raised so that the guitar can be supported on the raised thigh.

The medieval city and capital of Molise is located at 700 meters above sea level. Campobasso (Campuasce in dialect) is dominated by the Monforte castle which stands at the top of the hill. Other important monuments to see are the cathedral of the Holy Trinity and the church of Sant'Antonio Abate.

Campobasso, a city rich in history and culture.

The church of San Giorgio is the oldest church in Campobasso and according to some the oldest in the entire province, and is also the church dedicated to the city's patron saint.

Fred Bongusto, pseudonym of Alfredo Antonio Carlo Buongusto (Campobasso, 6 April 1935 – Rome, 8 November 2019), thanks to his persuasive voice was one of the most loved Italian singers between the Sixties and Seventies.

Castel Monforte dominates Campobasso from the city hill. It takes its name from Count Nicola II Monforte, who restored it in 1458 after an earthquake. The castle has a square plan with four corner towers and an internal courtyard. Today it is a national monument, venue for cultural events, and houses the Air Force meteorological station.

The cathedral of the Holy Trinity is the mother church of Campobasso and seat of the metropolitan archdiocese. It is worth a visit inside because it is full of frescoes, stained glass windows and a pipe organ. It was destroyed by the earthquake of 1805 and rebuilt in the neoclassical style in the 19th century.