The Fortress of Trevignano Romano

An ancient wonder overlooking the town

The fortress of Trevignano Romano, directly on the promontory overlooking our body of water, you can stroll among the ancient castle remains to experience the history of the ancient village and treat yourself to moments of extraordinary romance while watching one of the most beautiful sunsets on Lake Bracciano. A stone's throw from the main square in the historic center

The ancient walls of the fortress of Trevignano Romano overlook from above the ancient village of Trevignano Romano which overlooks the shores of Lake Bracciano just 40 km from Rome. Walking inside the historic center, you can use streets and alleys to climb towards the promontory that dominates the horizon, the ruins are a few steps away from the central main square, reachable on foot with a recently built staircase.Perfect for lovers and for your most exclusive selfies

Using a convenient stepped path that starts from the Church of the Assumption, recently created by the Municipality of Trevignano Romano, you can climb to admire the breathtaking panorama, here you can stroll inside the ancient castle built in the 13th century.
The ruined castle is a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts who can take memorable shots at any time of day and night with immense satisfaction, and even your selfies will be memorable.
From here an unparalleled setting offers you the opportunity to take splendid photos or allows you to silently contemplate the sunset, perhaps "meditating" with a good aperitif in hand. A short, easy and comfortable staircase, illuminated at night, to reach the fortress of Trevignano Romano.

Starting from Piazza Vittorio Emanuele III you will enter the historic center through the Clock Tower, after a short walk along Via Umberto I, on the right you will find a small square with a street that goes up to the left towards the Church of the Assumption, continue towards the Church. Entering the square in front of the Church, you will find on the right the beginning of the staircase that leads to the Fortress of Trevignano Romano.
The staircase, from sunset to dawn, is illuminated by spotlights that allow you to enjoy this place even in the evening, at night or before dawn.

A LITTLE HISTORY

From the Orsini family to the present day, a history of conquests

The ancient Fortress constitutes the remains of the Castle built in the 13th century by the Pope, to oversee the territories around the lake, which at the time belonged to the patrimony of the Apostolic Chamber. In the Renaissance period, Trevignano became part of the possessions of the Orsini family, a powerful Roman family that between the 15th and 16th centuries became the owners of the lands around Lake Bracciano. At the end of the 15th century, the entire territory of the lake was involved in a harsh battle initiated by Pope Alexander VI Borgia against the Orsini family. The Pope sent his troops to invade the Orsini territories, conquering and destroying everything they trod on. On this occasion, the Castle was partially destroyed and made uninhabitable, losing its military and residential function. From that moment, the castle began to be called the Fortress of Trevignano, only a central tower remained standing until the early 1920s, being destroyed later during World War II.