Rocca Maggiore (Assisi)
Rocca Maggiore
A medieval castle crowning the hilltop of Assisi. Climb its tower for views over the rooftops of the old town, the cathedral and the Umbrian plain.
The Rocca Maggiore stands at the highest point of Assisi's old town. It was built in the 12th century by the Holy Roman Empire and rebuilt in the 14th century by Cardinal Gil de Albornoz. Its tall curtain walls, main keep and polygonal towers survive today. Visitors can pass through narrow walkways along the walls and climb to the top of the tower, where they get 360-degree views of the old town, the Basilica of Saint Francis and, in the distance, Perugia. The castle also houses exhibits on medieval life. Admission is about 8 euros. Opening hours vary by season, generally from about 10:00 until sunset. The castle is roughly a 15-minute uphill walk from San Rufino Cathedral.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00 until sunset (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Piazza del Comune & Temple of Minerva
- Assisi Cathedral (San Rufino)
- Basilica of Saint Clare
- Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
- San Damiano (Assisi)
- Eremo delle Carceri & Monte Subasio
- Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli
- Spello