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Rocca Maggiore

At the top of town | the ends of Via della Rocca, Via del Colle, and the stepped Vicolo San Lorenzo off Via Porta Perlici, Assisi, Italy
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Rocca Maggiore
Viewing point on top of castle.
Top of the world view!
Crack in tunnel
44 visitor photos
Ranked #8 of 30 attractions in Assisi
4.5 of 5 stars 42 Reviews
Type: Castles
Owner description: Dating back to the 12th century, this grand castle fortress dominates the region since it is perched atop a walled hilltop overlooking the city of...... more » Owner description: Dating back to the 12th century, this grand castle fortress dominates the region since it is perched atop a walled hilltop overlooking the city of Assisi and surrounding countryside. « less
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Grays Essex England
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Top of the town. A real hike”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

A fortress that is at the top of the town of Assisi, with wonderful views across the valley. More

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Toronto, Canada
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Worth the Walk!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW
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This castle looks like it will be quite a steep walk from the town center but it's not. And, the views along the way are worth visiting it on foot. But, if for some reason you'd rather drive there is lots of free parking to accommodate you at its perch. We've travelled Scotland and visited dozens of castles and while... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“excellent panorama from the top of the hill”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

A nice place to discover with your beloved one or with the kids, offers acess to the romantic towers and hidden passages, and as a reward: a nice and tasteful exhibiton about medieval life. More

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Medford, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Worth the hike”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

I been to countless castles and fortresses across Europe. What makes this one special is the magnificent view! More

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Longview
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“View from the tower is a SIGHT TO BEHOLD!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012
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The view from the top tower was INCREDIBLE! You have to walk through a seemingly unending, straight and narrow corridor (seriously, when you look down the corridor from the beginning, you cannot see the end), then climb a narrow circular stairwell to get to the tower, but once you get to the top, it is quite a sight to behold.... More

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Florence, Toscana, Italy
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Beautiful view”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

Unfortunately, to my disappointment (you'll understand when you see how high this site is) when my wife and I got to the site it was closed. We did walk around it and took some amazing shots of Assisi and the country side. Its a pretty amazing castle to see from the outside and I wish I could have gone inside... More

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Piegaro, Italy
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
“Worth the climb for the amazing view!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

The historic fortress soars above Assisi. Climb and climb some more to see the most amazing view across the entire Valle Umbra and Assisi below! More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“must see”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

the view here is excellent! well worth the walk! The way up and down has got the best views going! More

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Brisbane
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
“A workout.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

A great experience visiting and climbing all over the Rocca. A big effort but well worth it. We have not seen anything to equal this and have climbed a few Roccas over Italy. The tunnel to the last Turret a rare opportunity. Magnificent view over Assisi and Umbria. Photographers delight. More

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new york
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“lovely views”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2011

nice, short hike to the site, interesting interior with photos of town festival, ascent of tower to view of surroundings. be careful of the winding staircases and keep your head down in the tunnel if you are taller than 5'9"! More

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At the top of town the ends of Via della Rocca, Via del Colle, and the stepped Vicolo San Lorenzo off Via Porta Perlici
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