2024

ROCCA

Military monuments

La Rocca rises on one of the three hills overlooking Brisighella. Erected in the 14th century by the Manfredi family of Faenza, it consists of two cylindrical towers and a fortified enclosure. It is a fine example of military architecture between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. From the Rocca you can take a path that leads to another rocky spur, dominated by the Torre dell'Orologio. The tower was part of 13th century fortifications. Rebuilt in 1850 with the clock, it is an excellent vantage point for observing the town and the surrounding hills.

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