Piazza Plebiscito
Piazza Plebiscito is the central square in Agnone, surrounded by shops, cafes, and historic palaces from the 16th century. In the center stands a fountain of white Carrara marble with four cast-iron dragons whose water flows from their mouths.
The fountain was built in 1882 and is decorated with four dragons bearing the symbol of a griffin. The square itself was an important trading hub and was renamed in 1860 in connection with national events.
The square was originally named after the Tomolo, a stone used to measure grain at markets and fairs. Its renaming to Piazza Plebiscito in 1860 reflects Agnone's support for Italian unification and shows how this place marks the region's political shifts.
The square sits at about 850 meters elevation, so visitors should wear appropriate clothing depending on the season. A walk through the square and nearby churches takes about one to two hours.
The original Tomolo stone, once used for measuring grain, is now kept in the Emidiano Museum. Whether the Tavola Osca displayed here is a genuine ancient tablet or a handcrafted copy by a local goldsmith remains a fascinating local mystery.
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