Rocca Calascio, Stone fortress in Calascio, Italy
The fortress stands at 1,460 meters above sea level, featuring a central tower surrounded by four cylindrical corner towers within stone walls.
Built in the 10th century as a military watchtower, the fortress expanded in the 13th century with additional defensive structures and fortifications.
The nearby octagonal church of Santa Maria della Pietà, built in the 17th century, represents the religious traditions of medieval fortresses.
The castle remains accessible throughout the year, with a 20-minute walking path connecting the parking area in Calascio village.
The fortress design includes two distinct stone sizes, with larger blocks at the base transitioning to smaller ones in the upper sections.
Location: Calascio
GPS coordinates: 42.32805,13.69077
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:11
The Abruzzo region contains medieval villages, Roman sites and natural parks. The mountain fortress Rocca Calascio stands at 1460 meters elevation. The Gran Sasso and Majella national parks offer hiking trails through mountain terrain. On the coast, Ortona has beaches on the Adriatic Sea. The region produces saffron in Navelli and pasta in Fara San Martino. The parks house wolves and bears, while historic towns like Sulmona display Roman and medieval structures.
Castle of Rocca Calascio
275 m
Santa Maria della Pietà
332 m
Castle of San Pio delle Camere
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Chiesa di Santa Maria di Centurelli
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Church of Holy Mary of Grace
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Wal memorial
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Il Regno dei Mazzamurelli
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Madonna del Suffragio
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Madonna del Lago
4.3 km
San Rocco
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San Giovanni Battista
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San Donato
5.1 km
Piazzetta Marcinelle
5 km
Santo Stefano Protomartire
3.8 km
Chiesa di San Francesco d'Assisi
3.2 km
San Marco Evangelista
5 km
San Rocco
4.2 km
Madonna delle Grazie
94 m
San Francesco
126 m
San Nicola di Bari
5.6 km
Chiesa della Madonna delle Grazie
5.1 km
San Pietro Celestino V
5.4 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Ruvo
4.2 km
San Cipriano
2 km
Santa Maria delle Grazie
4.2 km
San Lorenzo
2.8 km
Porta di Torre Maggiore
1.9 km
San Nicola di Bari
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