Rocca Calascio
A medieval castle ruin on a ridge at 1,460 m, rated by National Geographic as one of the world's most beautiful castles and a filming location for Ladyhawke.
The castle was built between the 10th and 13th centuries and is one of the highest castles in the Apennines. Together with the octagonal Church of Santa Maria della Pietà beside it, it forms an iconic scene, surrounded by the Gran Sasso high plateau. Park in the village of Calascio, then walk uphill for about 20–30 minutes. You can also stay in an old village house below and watch the sunrise from there. The castle's interior space is limited, but the exterior is open to visitors free of charge. It is about 70 km from Pescara.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santo Stefano di Sessanio
- Campo Imperatore
- Corno Grande (Gran Sasso)
- Abbey of San Clemente a Casauria
- Sulmona
- Calanchi di Atri Nature Reserve
- Atri Cathedral
- Lake Scanno