Abruzzi e Molise was formerly one of the regions of Italy. In 1963, it was separated into the regions of Abruzzo and Molise. The Regions of Italy were granted a degree of regional autonomy in the 1948 constitution, which states that the constitutions role is: to recognize, protect and promote local autonomy, to ensure that services at the State level are as decentralized as possible, and to adapt the principles and laws... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Abruzzo is a region of central Italy bordering Marche to the north, Lazio to the west and south-west, Molise to the south-east and the Adriatic Sea to the east. ... Molise is a region of central Italy, the second smallest of the regions. ...