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Rocca di Mezzo: the hamlet between Rocca Canterano and Mount Costasole
Situated 845 metres above sea level, Rocca di Mezzo is the only hamlet of Rocca Canterano. Its name says it all: the settlement is located right between the main town and Rocca Martino. Its origins date back to the Middle Ages, with traces indicating even earlier settlements.
Stone houses, terraces, and trails
The narrow lanes, stone houses, and terraces overlooking the valleys of the Ruffi Mountains make a tour of the village a short yet immersive walk. The Church of St Mary of the Assumption remains one of its most recognisable landmarks. From here, trails start off across the Monti Simbruini Regional Natural Park: the connection to Rocca Canterano and the routes leading to Mount Costasole can easily be explored on foot.
August in Rocca di Mezzo
Every August, the village hosts the Sagra degli gnucchitti a coda de soreca (Handmade mouse-tail pasta festival), featuring outdoor communal dining and traditional costumes. During the same summer month, the patronal feast of St Roch (San Rocco) is celebrated, highlighted by the traditional ballo delle pupazze (dance of the giant papier-mâché puppets).
