Rocca dei Papi, Medieval fortress in Montefiascone, Italy.
The Rocca dei Papi stands at 633 meters above sea level, featuring thick stone walls and multiple defensive towers overlooking the surrounding Viterbo province.
Pope Innocent III ordered the construction of this fortress in 1207 to establish a strategic military outpost controlling the Via Cassia and Via Francigena routes.
The fortress houses the Museum of Architecture, which displays drawings, sketches, and architectural plans created by Renaissance architect Antonio da Sangallo the Younger.
Visitors can access the fortress Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours during summer months and guided tours available in multiple languages.
The structure served as a summer residence for Pope Urban V from 1367 to 1370, functioning as the political center for the entire Patrimony of Saint Peter.
Location: Montefiascone
Inception: 1207
Address: piazza Urbano V
GPS coordinates: 42.53660,12.02808
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:08
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