Fortress of Offagna

THE MEDIEVAL FORTRESS IS THE HEART OF THE VILLAGE OF OFFAGNA

Visiting the Rocca di Offagna means taking a dip into the past, in a time between the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, when the city of Ancona was fighting with its rival Osimo. In fact, in the mid-1400s, Ancona obtained from Pope Nicholas V possession of the small settlement of “castrum Ofanie”, located on a spur of sandstone rock about 300 meters above sea level. In just two years, the powerful maritime city built a military structure with walls and a high fortress to defend its lands from a possible attack by the troops of Osimo.

Born as part of the Castles of Ancona, today the Rocca di Offagna has been restored and is mostly open to visitors: you can go down into the dungeons of the tower, or go up to the room of the drawbridges and the ancient commander's room. This building does not only thrill history lovers, but also those who want to enjoy a suggestive view of the Marche hills. The patrol walkway and the Mastio terrace allow a 360-degree view of the countryside and the historic centers surrounding Offagna, from the Apennines to Conero.
The space inside the Rocca also houses a collection of ancient weapons born from a collaboration between the Academy of Oplology and Militaria of Ancona and the State Museums of the Republic of San Marino.

Where?

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USEFUL INFORMATION
The “Rocca and the Museum of Ancient Weapons” located inside it is part of the Offagna Museum Center together with the “Luigi Paolucci Natural Science Museum” and the “Museum of the Liberation of Ancona”.
The Museum Center is open all year round.

OPENING HOURS
For the opening hours of the Museum Center check the official website of the museums www.visitoffagna.it

ENTRY PRICES FOR THE ROCCA MUSEUM
- Full price €7.00
- Reduced price €5.00

The reduced price applies to:
- Minors between 6 and 17 years old
- Adults over 65 years old
- Groups of over 10 people.

The ticket is free for:
- Children under 6
- Disabled people and their companion
- Residents of Offagna

A Cumulative Ticket is available for the three Polo Museums (purchasable at the Rocca ticket office):
- Simple cumulative (for adults): €10.00
- Family cumulative (2 adults + minor children): €25.00.

The Rocca does not have a lift service, therefore it is not wheelchair accessible.
Please also pay particular attention to minors during the visit.

GUIDED TOURS
It is always possible throughout the year to book guided tours for groups and schools, even outside the normal opening days and times of the museums.
Reservations are required for guided tours.
Alternatively, audio guides are available in all three museums to explore and discover the cultural heritage of the village independently.

SCHOOLS
For schools of various types and levels, the Museum Center organizes guided tours and educational activities that can be consulted at the following link: https://www.visitoffagna.it/laboratori-didattici-educativi-offagna/

EVENTS
To find out if there are any special initiatives planned on the days you visit Offagna, you can consult the news section of the village's cultural website www.visitoffagna.it .

USEFUL CONTACTS FOR INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS
Email - inf o@visitoffagna.it
Offagna Museum Center Secretariat - +39 392 1302383