Rocca Paolina
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Why go
- Grande Nero, Alberto Burri’s only kinetic work, stands in the water hall.
- Porta Marzia remains built into the fortress’s brick walls on via Marzia.
- Stone remains of the wooden Giuoco del Pallone stadium survive inside.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Water hallThis space served as a drinking-water reservoir in the 1950s.Underground water hall
- Il volo di colombeMassimo Pierucci’s sculpture was installed along the escalators in 1986 in memory of Olof Palme.Along the escalators1986
- Romeo Mancini memorialThe 1985 bronze memorial honours Umbrian democrats killed by fascist squads in 1921–1922.1985
Know before you go
- Open daily from 06:15 to 01:45.
What's inside
- Via Bagliona — The underground street runs among remains of the medieval quarter.
- Exhibitions and museum — The surviving fortress spaces include an exhibition area and the Rocca museum.
Tips for your visit
- Follow the underground passage through medieval streets beneath brick ceilings toward daylight at Piazza Italia.
Interesting facts3
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The fortress occupied much of Perugia’s southern slope.
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Its construction demolished the village of Santa Giuliana and the 15th-century church of Santa Maria dei Servi.
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Rocca Paolina is associated with Giosuè Carducci’s poem Il canto dell’amore.
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History
Its construction destroyed parts of the historic city, including Etruscan, Roman and medieval structures; other houses, streets, towers and courtyards were enclosed beneath its vaults. The fortress was later demolished, leaving underground spaces and above-ground remains. Restoration opened the underground remains in stages, with public access completed in 1965. The site’s large spaces host cultural events throughout the year.
- 1540–1543After the Baglioni family’s revolt against the pope, Pope Paul III ordered a fortress over their homes. Its construction destroyed Etruscan, Roman and medieval structures.
- 1848Uprisings partly destroyed the fortress.
- 1860–1861Pope Pius IX had the fortress rebuilt in 1860, when it still symbolised papal power. After Perugia joined the Kingdom of Italy, it was demolished in 1861.
- 19th centuryDemolition made room for Piazza Italia, Via Masi, Carducci Gardens and Viale Indipendenza.
- 1867The Palace of the Province and Prefecture was built over the fortress ruins.
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- 1932–1965Via Bagliona and medieval-quarter remains were cleared and first restored in 1932; further work completed public access in 1965.
How to get there
- On footSince 1983, an escalator pedestrian route has linked Piazza Partigiani, by the bus station at the base of the acropolis, with Piazza Italia through the fortress remains. Address: Piazza Italia 11, Perugia.
Sources: Rocca Paolina - Wikipedia · Perugia - Wikivoyage (see) · Rocca Paolina - Wikipedia · Rocca Paolina - Wikipedia · Rocca Paolina - Wikipedia · checked 6 Oct 2026
- Phone
- +39 075 368 1405
Questions and answers
How much does Rocca Paolina cost to visit?
Rocca Paolina is open daily from 06:15 to 01:45. No ticket price is provided.
Where is Rocca Paolina in Perugia?
Its address is Piazza Italia 11, Perugia.
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