Castello di Roccascalegna
Medieval castle on a rocky spur above Roccascalegna, with towers, a chapel and the legend of Baron Corvo de Corvis.
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About the museum
The castle stands on a rocky spur overlooking the village. It was built between the 11th and 12th centuries, enlarging a watchtower of Lombard origin. The first documented mention dates from 1525, in connection with restoration works. The feudal families later strengthened it: the Annecchino added a round tower; the Carafa, who held it from 1531 to 1600, had the chapel of the Santissimo Rosario built in 1577 and improved the collection of rainwater; the Corvi, lords from 1600 to 1717, intervened after 1705 on the drawbridge and the entrance.
According to tradition, in 1646 Baron Corvo de Corvis claimed the ius primae noctis and was wounded by a bride or by the bridegroom in disguise. A hand-shaped mark on a rock is still pointed out as the baron’s imprint.
After centuries of abandonment, with various collapses such as that of the “torre del cuore” in 1940, in 1985 the last owners, the Croce Nanni family, donated the castle to the Municipality. Restoration, begun in the 1990s, was completed in 1996. Today the castle is open every day, run by the Pro Loco; a steep staircase carved into the rock leads to the entrance, and the route includes the towers, the walls and the chapel with the cistern.
Highlights
- Steep staircase carved into the rock up to the drawbridge
- Watchtower, prison tower and Angevin tower
- Chapel of the Santissimo Rosario with cistern
- Walls overhanging the spur
- Legend of Baron Corvo de Corvis
- Operated by
- Comune di Roccascalegna (gestione Pro Loco di Roccascalegna)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 30,000
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Groups | –Guided tours for organised groups, adapted to the group’s interests. |
| Halloween night opening | €4 |
Ticket of €4 per person, also purchasable online, with payment by PayPal or card within 10 minutes of booking.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
On special occasions workshops for children are offered, such as the potion workshop for children aged 3 to 9 on 1 November 2026 (€10).
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Corporate events
- Weddings / ceremonies
Two rooms equipped for conferences and presentations; civil weddings in the castle and religious ceremonies in the nearby church of San Pietro, with local catering services.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours for organised groups on request. |
