The Castle of Rocca Calascio is a mountaintop fortress or rocca in the municipality of Calascio, in the Province of L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy. At an elevation of around 1,460 metres (4,790 ft), the castle is the highest fortress in the Apennines.

Rocca Calascio is one of the highest and most evocative medieval fortresses all over Italy, an extraordinary location that has inevitably inspired cinema being itself a hint for the scenography of many historical films such as "The Name of the Rose" and "Ladyhawke".

The highest peaks loom in the background, but the gaze rests above all on those yellow, wavy landscapes as far as the eye can see where the only trace of human presence is represented by the many perched villages. On the way back, an easy stop in the bars of nearby Rocca Calascio, and even more options going down to the main village.

2019年6月20日 · At an altitude of 1.460 meters above sea level (about 4.790 feet), the fortress of Rocca Calascio is the highest fortified building in Italy and one of the highest in Europe. It is located in the commune of Calascio, in the L’Aquila province of Abruzzo, which is part of the Parco Nazionale del Gran Sasso.

2024年4月16日 · Rocca Calascio sits in the heart of Abruzzo, an underrated yet astonishingly gorgeous region of Italy which borders Rome and the Adriatic Sea. The fortress manages to boast panoramic views of both the deep valley below and intense mountain peaks of the Gran Sasso National Park above.

Rocca Calascio is the highest castle in the Apennines and one of the highest fortifications in Italy. At 1,500 metres, the fortress towers above a small village called Calascio. This is in Abruzzo, in the Gran Sasso-Laga National Park to be precise.

2024年1月21日 · Rocca Calascio is a stunning medieval fortress situated in the Gran Sasso e Monti della Laga National Park in the region of Abruzzo, Italy. Perched at an altitude of 1,460 meters (4,790 feet) on top of a rocky outcrop, the castle offers commanding panoramic views of the rugged Apennine mountains and the surrounding countryside.

2022年4月9日 · Rocca Calascio in the Abruzzo is a high fortress that attracts onver 100,000 people a year, and provides a fine view of the Abruzzo landscape from its perch in the Apennines.

The castle of Rocca Calascio is located on a mountain ridge of the Gran Sasso d’Italia Massif, at an altitude of 1460 meters above sea level. It is one of the highest castles in Italy and Europe and definitely worth a visit as it has been classified among the most beautiful medieval castles in …

2024年7月16日 · Rocca Calascio stands as a magnificent symbol of Italy’s medieval past and architectural prowess. Its lofty perch, historical significance, and cinematic fame make it a captivating destination for anyone interested in history, architecture, or simply breathtaking vistas.