It's a fair wee walk up to this castle in the stifling heat but so absolutely worth it the castle... read more
It's a long, long way up from the Basilica to this old fortress. But the fantastic view make it a... read more
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It's a fair wee walk up to this castle in the stifling heat but so absolutely worth it the castle itself is lovely with some good information and nice wee displays inside but the view from the highest point was the highlight simply stunning.
It's a long, long way up from the Basilica to this old fortress. But the fantastic view make it a must.
A winding climb up to the top gives you views over all of Umbria that are beyond imagination - not to be missed!
We walked up to Rocca Maggiore just to see the views, but decided to go in. We were glad we did! It's a well preserved slice of history and well worth seeing. Once you are at the top, the views are spectacular in every direction....More
A well persevered piece of history. Breath taking place, please don't miss this view of Assisi no word can describe the beauty As for me one of the best Ancient castles and fortresses that i have seen in my travel
If you visit Assisi, make sure you take the walk up to Rocca Maggiore. It is a brief 10-15 minute walk up from the historic center (not terribly steep). There you will find a fairly well-preserved castle with spectacular views of the whole valley with...More
It was an especially windy day for a hike but the view was magnificent and well worth the biting cold! The grounds are well kept and there are several interesting things to see in the castle. But the view! Seriously!
You may want to take with you some water during the summer. It is a good walk up and it allow you a beautiful view of Assisi as well as the country all around. Worth the time and effort.
The best way to get to this medieval castle is by foot, up a winding road. Once there, you can visit thecastle, which is not all that interesting, but the views of the valley from the castle are really the reason you are going up...More
The castle gives you a bit of insight to what it must have been like defending the land centuries ago, and the view is really great. If you pay to go inside the grounds there are a few old weapons and armour and you can...More
