Rocca Paolina
An underground Renaissance fortress built 1540-1543 by order of Pope Paul III. The buried city beneath contains ancient streets and medieval buildings that can be explored via escalators connecting the upper and lower city.
Practical Information
Prices verified: Jan 20, 2026Entrance Fee
FreeBest Time to Visit
Any time - the underground passages are climate-controlled. Great for a rainy day or hot summer afternoon. Connects Piazza Partigiani parking to the historic center.
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Wheelchair access
AccessibleAudio guide
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Working Hours
Verified: Jan 20, 2026Monday06:15 — 01:45
Tuesday06:15 — 01:45
Wednesday06:15 — 01:45
Thursday06:15 — 01:45
Friday06:15 — 01:45
Saturday06:15 — 01:45
Sunday06:15 — 01:45
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In 1860, after Italian unification, Perugia's citizens demolished most of the fortress that symbolized papal oppression. The underground portions remained and can be visited today.
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