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Metropolitan City of Rome

Castles & Fortresses

This collection highlights Rome's most significant castles and fortresses, showcasing a range of military architecture from ancient Roman mausoleums like Castel Sant’Angelo to Renaissance lakeside castles such as Castello Orsini-Odescalchi. Included are historic sites integrated into museum complexes, ruins reflecting medieval defensive structures, and palatial residences with cultural and historical significance.

Castles & Fortresses — Map
Jorge Valenzuela A / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Castle of the Holy Angel

Historic fortress and museum originally built as a mausoleum for Emperor Hadrian, featuring rich history, impressive architecture, and panoramic city views.
Rabe! / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Castello Orsini-Odescalchi

Historic Renaissance castle from the 15th century featuring well-preserved architecture, frescoes, and gardens overlooking a lake. Functions as a museum and venue for cultural events and weddings.
Livioandronico2013 / CC BY-SA 3.0
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The Castle of Julius II

Also called Rocca di Ostia, this castle is part of the Ostia Antica museum complex.

Massimop / CC BY-SA 3.0
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Castello di Torre in Pietra

Historic residence known as Castello Falconieri, located in the Roman countryside of Torre in Pietra.
Gspinoza / Public domain
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Forte Michelangelo

A fortress located in the port city of Civitavecchia, constructed for coastal defense.
Gbroggio / CC BY-SA 4.0
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Castello della Cecchignola

Complex of buildings from multiple historical periods housing cultural foundations and a specialized library.
Deblu68 / Public domain
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Papal summer residence

The Papal Palace of Castel Gandolfo, or the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo from its Italian name Palazzo Apostolico di Castel Gandolfo…
H

Rocca Orsini

Ruins of a medieval castle known as Rocca Orsini.
Pippo-b / CC BY 3.0
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Tolfa

Tolfa is a town and comune of the Metropolitan City of Rome, in the Lazio region of central Italy; it lies to the ENE of Civitavecchia by…
Castle of the Holy Angel
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Castello Orsini-Odescalchi
Drive
The Castle of Julius II

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