Castle of Fumone

The fortress contains fourteen defensive towers and stands at 800 meters above sea level, offering views across the Lazio region.

During the 11th century, the castle served as a strategic papal outpost, using smoke signals from its towers to warn nearby settlements of incoming threats.

The castle archives hold historical documents, archaeological artifacts, and the preserved remains of Francesco Longhi, a young marquis from the noble family.

Guided tours in multiple languages allow visitors to explore the interior chambers, fortress walls, and the largest hanging garden in Europe at this elevation.

The fortress gained notoriety as the prison where Pope Celestine V spent his final days after his unprecedented resignation from the papacy in 1294.

Location: Fumone

Address: via Umberto I, 27 ‒ 03010 Fumone (FR)

GPS coordinates: 41.72750,13.29043

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34