Design of the Rocca Maggiore

Assisi Italy Tourist Information and Vacation Guide

Like many European castles, the Rocca Maggiore Castle in Assisi Italy was build with multiple wall systems.

The central and most secure structure was the castle tower.  It had a garden area and an outer wall system.

Castle Architecture
Design of the Rocca Maggiore Castle, Assisi Italy

A "peninsula" type structure was used for observation and weapons.

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