Castello di Roccacasale

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Castello di Roccacasale, Medieval castle in Roccacasale, Italy.

The Castello di Roccacasale stands at 450 meters above sea level on Monte della Rocca, featuring four cylindrical towers and a walled courtyard.

Initially constructed in the 10th century as a military watchtower, the castle sustained damage during the 1461 earthquake that affected the L'Aquila region.

The fortress represents medieval defensive architecture with strategic features including larger foundation stones and elevated positioning for surveillance of the Peligna Valley.

Visitors can reach the castle through marked paths within Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park, with the nearest reference point being Santa Maria della Pietà church.

Located at 1,460 meters elevation, this fortress ranks among the highest defensive structures in the central Apennine mountain range.

Location: Roccacasale

GPS coordinates: 42.12597,13.88642

Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:06

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