Walk among Arbëreshë Murals

Campomarino, one of the four Molise towns overlooking the Adriatic coast, has a unique feature that sets it apart from the others: its Arbëreshë origins.

The town was founded by some Albanians who fled their homeland after the defeat inflicted by the Turks. They crossed the Adriatic Sea and settled in this area.

Campomarino, together with three other towns with Albanian minorities (Montecilfone, Portocannone, and Ururi), still preserves the ancient customs, traditions, and the language of the Balkan nation.

It’s typical to walk through the streets of the town, enjoying the sea view, and hearing people speak a language unfamiliar to us. Not only the language, but also some signs are written in both Italian and Albanian, reflecting a deep attachment to their roots.

For an even richer experience and to learn more about this culture, it’s a must to take a walk through the historic center while admiring the murals on several buildings. These artworks were created starting from the early 2000s by the artist Liliana Corfiati, a local native and member of the Arbëreshë community.

It’s a full immersion in the customs and traditions, accompanied by magnificent designs in a historic center that, especially in the warmer months, offers feelings that only the sea can provide.

To date, there are thirty-five murals created using the trompe l’oeil technique, the best way to preserve the ancient walls while blending them perfectly with the historic center’s context. It’s a simple and effective way to bring tourists closer to a culture that is, in reality, only a few kilometers away.