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Roccaguglielma

Italy · 12th century

Roccaguglielma in Italy
Photo: Kewerner · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Roccaguglielma is a medieval rocca fort which dominates the town of Esperia and once formed its historic town-centre. It is now also known as Esperia superiore (Upper Esperia).

Text adapted from “Roccaguglielma” on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Roccaguglielma ranks #7,097 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #496 of the 560 mapped in Italy. Founded c. 1150, it is older than 80% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 756 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. The nearest day-trip guide is Frosinone, 39 km away. See how Italy compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Roccaguglielma?

Roccaguglielma stands in Italy, at 41.38193°, 13.68122°.

When was Roccaguglielma built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 1150. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Roccaguglielma?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #7,097 of 9,079 worldwide, and #496 in Italy. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Roccaguglielma?

Piccolomini Castle (Balsorano), about 47 km away.

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