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Rocca di Roccapelago

Name: Rocca di Roccapelago
Rating: 1.9

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Location: Pievepelago, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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1. Roccapelago to Alpesigola (via Trail 567)

12.9km

04:11

570m

Medieval village hike past mummy museum and ancient trade routes to Apennine summit views.

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2. View of Rocca di Roccapelago loop from Pievepelago

5.57km

01:54

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Rocca di Roccapelago – View from Trail 567 loop from Sant'Andreapelago

12.8km

04:10

580m

570m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alberto

July 14, 2024

It is believed that the rocky block on which Roccapelago stands was an ancient prehistoric castle. The first mention of a "Castrum Pelago" is found in a document dated 753. Roccapelago probably belonged to the Gualandelli family since the 12th century, and was subsequently a fiefdom of the Montegarullo family from 1240, whose warlike politics it suffered, especially under Obizzo da Montegarullo. In 1393, Obizzo having rebelled against the Este family, Roccapelago was besieged by the Lucchese allies of the house of Este, who took possession of the castle. In 1396 Obizzo managed to regain possession of it and Roccapelago remained with the Montegarullo family until 1408 when a powerful military contingent, under the command of Uguccione dei Contrari, managed to capture it and take it prisoner to Ferrara. In 1586, the new church of Roccapelago was built on the perimeter of the now abandoned castle. The square, massive shape, without arches, without columns and without vaults suggests that its room had been the hall of the Obizzo manor. The bell tower was built at the expense of the population in 1765, using a tower from the old castle. Other restoration works were carried out in 1925 due to damage from an earthquake.
Four ancient rooms have recently been recovered which currently house the "In the footsteps of Obizzo da Montegarullo" and "The Mummies of Roccapelago" museums.
From the site: roccapelago.it

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Location: Pievepelago, Modena, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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Rocca di Roccapelago

1. Roccapelago to Alpesigola (via Trail 567)

2. View of Rocca di Roccapelago loop from Pievepelago

3. Rocca di Roccapelago – View from Trail 567 loop from Sant'Andreapelago

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