La Rocca, San Marino

The fortress of La Rocca, San Marino belongs to the period of the 11th century. The structure of La Rocca, San Marino was cut directly from the base of the surface of stone. The architecture of La Rocca is in the shape of a pentagon. At the entrance, there is the decorative coat of arms of the republic.

The structure of La Rocca consists of a tower of penance and a bell tower. At present the tourists to La Rocca are able to witness the major portion of the fortress. La Rocca is also popularly known as First Tower or the Guaita. In the ancient days La Roca was a significant protector tower used for the purpose of the protection of the city.

The picturesque beauty of La Rocca is simply exquisite and beyond description. The fortress is on the top of a hill. Until the year of 1970, La Rocca functioned as a working prison. The tourists to La Rocca can pamper themselves in a cafe which is at the top of the hill near La Rocca.