Rocca del Leone, Castiglione del Lago

Name: Rocca del Leone
Address: Piazza Gramsci, Castiglione del Lago, 06061, Italy
Telephone: +39 075 965 2484

#2 among attractions in Castiglione del Lago

Forts and castles

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Facts and practical information

The Rocca del Leone, or medieval fortress, is an interesting irregular pentagonal structure dominated by a 39-meter-high triangular keep; at the corners, four towers fortify the crenellated walls. The fortress is located in Castiglione del Lago, Umbria, on the shores of Lake Trasimeno.

Architectural style: Medieval architectureCoordinates: 43°7'40"N, 12°3'23"E

Address

Piazza GramsciCastiglione del Lago 06061 Italy

Contact

+39 075 965 2484

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Castiglione del Lago

Day trips

Rocca del Leone – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Golf Club Lamborghini, Guglielmi castle, Lago di Chiusi, Palazzo della Corgna.

5.4 miSE
43°3'23"N • 12°6'8"E
Golf Club Lamborghini, Panicale
139 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
3.6 miNE
Forts and castles
Guglielmi castle, Lake Trasimeno
93 min walk • The Guglielmi Castle, or Isabella Castle, is located in the southern part of the Isola Maggiore, one of the three islands in Trasimeno Lake in the province of Perugia, Umbria, Italy.
6.8 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lago di Chiusi
173 min walk • Lago di Chiusi is a lake in the Province of Siena, Tuscany, Italy. At an elevation of 251 m, its surface area is 3.87 km².
~690 ftW
Forts and castles, Museum
Palazzo della Corgna, Castiglione del Lago
4 min walk • The Palazzo della Corgna, also known as the ducal palace, is located near the Rocca del Leone and was the main residence of the della Corgna family who ruled, from 1563 to 1647, the marquisate of Castiglione del Lago, then a duchy from 1617.
~1050 ftW
Church
Church of San Domenico, Castiglione del Lago
6 min walk • The church of San Domenico is located in the 16th-century village of Castiglione del Lago, on Via del Forte. It was erected, in 1636, by the last Duke della Corgna Fulvio II Alessandro to fulfill a vow made to the saint of Guzmán.
~1640 ftW
Church
St. Mary Magdalene Church, Castiglione del Lago
8 min walk • The church of Santa Maria Maddalena, located on Via Vittorio Emanuele in the main street of Castiglione del Lago's historic center, is the most important place of worship in the medieval Umbrian village. It was also called: pieve and priory.
3.8 miNE
43°10'37"N • 12°5'23"E
Isola Maggiore, Tuoro sul Trasimeno
97 min walk • Island
5.7 miNE
Locality
Passignano sul Trasimeno
145 min walk • For nature enthusiasts, Passignano sul Trasimeno is the perfect destination to explore the great outdoors. Visitors can take leisurely strolls along the lakefront promenade, go hiking or cycling in the nearby hills, or even take a boat trip to the enchanting Isola...
4.4 miE
43°6'56"N • 12°8'33"E
Isola Polvese, Lake Trasimeno
113 min walk • Island, Park, Lake
2.6 miE
43°8'20"N • 12°6'17"E
Parco del Lago Trasimeno, Castiglione del Lago
66 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rocca del Leone?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo della Corgna, Castiglione del Lago (4 min walk), Church of San Domenico, Castiglione del Lago (6 min walk), St. Mary Magdalene Church, Castiglione del Lago (8 min walk).