Rocca Malatestiana di Verucchio

About the museum

The Rocca Malatestiana, also known as the Rocca del Sasso, stands on the rocky spur overlooking Verucchio and is among the largest and best-preserved Malatesta fortresses. Its structure combines and overlaps architecture datable from the 12th to the 16th century.

It was here that Mastin Vecchio, the founding ancestor of the Malatesta family, established himself; he is mentioned by Dante in the Divine Comedy. Among the parts open to visitors are the 13th-century cistern, still in working order, and the keep with its panoramic terrace.

Today the fortress houses a collection of medieval weapons, including a model of the first firearm to appear in the West, 15th-century armour and a 15th-century bombard. A combined ticket also allows visitors to see the nearby Museo Civico Archeologico.

Highlights

• Keep with panoramic terrace
• 13th-century cistern, still in working order
• Collection of medieval weapons with a 15th-century bombard
• 15th-century armour
• Combined ticket with the Museo Archeologico

Permanent exhibition

• Raccolta di armi medievali – Medieval weapons and armour, including a model of the first firearm in the West and a 15th-century bombard.

Operated by

Comune di Verucchio

Visitors per year

approx. 19,248

Admission & discounts

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Getting there & parking

The fortress is located on the spur overlooking the town of Verucchio, in via Rocca.

Amenities & dining

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