A jewel between sea and hill.
The Rocca of Gradara is the result of several phases of reconstruction that have occurred over the centuries, until the last great restoration done between 1921 and 1923.
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Opening days
Monday to Sunday
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Opening times
- From Monday to Sunday
from 9.00 to 19.00 (the ticket office closes at 18.15) - from March 1, 2025,
from 9:00 to 19:00 (last admission 18:15)
- From Monday to Sunday
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Closing
December 25
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Extra Opening times
Monday 30 December ‘24 and Monday 6 January ’25 until 6.30 p.m.
Wednesday 1 January 2025 from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m.
Friday 14 February 2025 - Saturday 15 February 2025 until 2 a.m. - Web Rocca of Gradara
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Feature List
- Info line
- Wheelchair accessible
The original core of Rocca di Gradara dates back to the twelfth century, when Italy was plagued by constant wars and invasions from the ground and, more frequently, from the sea. For these reasons, the military structure was built on top of a hill.
Rocca di Gradara, in addition to responding to defensive needs, began to be used as a private residence by the Malatesti family and then later by the Sforzas.
The architectural complex alternated between moments of renewal, with small restorations, to moments of decay and neglect, which marked its fate until the end of the 1800s when significant renovations by new owners were undertaken.
The current appearance is the result of a mixture of styles and heterogeneous elements taken from both the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with the addition of some Art Nouveau decorative elements.
Services
- Bookshop
- Wardrobe
Where
Piazza Alberta Porta Natale, 1 - Gradara (PU)
Transportation
Public Bus from Pesaro and Cattolica. Bus stop Piazzale Paolo e Francesca. Summer Time train from Gabbice Mare and from Cattolica.
