The highest part of the town preserves the original fortified structure: the remains of the medieval castle and the characteristic stone houses. In fact, in the Middle Ages, due to …
On a rocky protrusion that slopes towards the Aterno river, about 640 meters above sea level, you can still see what remains of the ancient fortified village of Beffi.
the castle of Beffi originally had defensive functions and guaranteed control of the territory, thanks to a system of visual triangulations with the tower of Goriano Valli and with that of Roccapreturo.
The suggestive medieval village of Roccapreturo rises at 751 m above sea level not far from Acciano. Over the village, where the damages of the 2009 earthquake are unfortunately evident, stands the medieval tower which can still be seen today.