Towering over Assisi is the mighty complex of the "Rocca Maggiore", the "big castle", once a sign of imperial power over the (quite self-confident) city (and accordingly unpopular with the citizens).
There is no certain information on the date of foundation of this castle nor on the origin of its name. Biscina, derived from the word "biscia", could refer to the …
The Castle of Palazzo di Assisi was born in 1385 to defend the city of Assisi. Cambio (or Cagno), a feudal lord of Lombard origins, had this fortified village built …
The Castle stands on a small hill, a short distance from the Chiascio River and along the borders that divided the territories of the Municipality of Assisi from those of …
The town lies on a hill, with a central castle and a double concentric circle of houses. The castle of Armenzano has ancient origins, and is worth a short stop