Isernia is situated in the upper Volturno basin and developed on a wedge shaped spur of rock with very steep sides.It is completely surrounded by mountains, the Mainarde and the Matese Massif which can be admired from it’s panoramic terraces. In the old town there are numerous noble palaces, convents and craft shops that offer beautiful embroidery, that are certainly worth a visit.Other important sites to visit are. The Fraterna (Fraternal) Fountain, so called because once anyone could use it’s water.