Rocca Paolina

Rocca Paolina

Perugia

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Rocca Paolina

Rocca Paolina
This fort was built in the mid 16th century as a symbol of the Papal domination of Perugia. Pope Paul III had his architect raze an entire area of the city – 100 houses, churches and monasteries disappeared, and the massive fortress was built in their place. Mostly destroyed by the citizens of Perugia in 1860, you can enter the foundations of the fortress from Porta Marzia, or ride the escalator up from the car-park at Piazza Partigiani.

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  • addressPiazza Italia, Perugia
  • openingHoursEvery day 6.15am - 2am
  • phone+39 075 368 1405
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