Mora Castle

History

The earliest records

The village must already have existed in the 12th century: a notarial deed lists among the properties of San Rufino of Assisi a place “de Mora”, and another 12th-century document speaks of a “locus qui dicitur More”. The castle dates from the 13th century.

Decline

Mora is today one of the least densely populated settlements of Assisi, because of heavy depopulation that began in the 1960s.

Layout

Of the old castle only scattered remains survive, now almost completely destroyed. At the entrance is the small church of Santa Margherita di Bagnaia (16th century), with a fresco of Saint Roch dated 1542; inside the castle there is a deconsecrated oratory of San Sebastiano. On the highest point of the hill, the Croce di Mora overlooks the plain, and a 14th-century chapel of the Madonna del Carmelo, restored by the present owner, is preserved.

Where it is

Mora is a hamlet of Assisi, in the province of Perugia, Umbria, in the area between the settlements of Sterpeto and Tordibetto.

Practical information

Tickets and where to buy them

No admission tickets or official ticket office are recorded: to be confirmed.

Opening days and hours

Opening hours: to be confirmed. The castle does not appear to be organised for visits: it may be private property.

Where to eat

The sources consulted do not name specific restaurants: to be confirmed. For dining options it is best to contact the Municipality or the tourist office.

Parking and services

Parking and services: to be confirmed.

Accessibility and other information

Accessibility: to be confirmed. Since this is a village or historic site, uphill roads, uneven paving and steps are possible.

Hours, prices and services often change: before your visit, call the official number or check the castle’s website. Last checked: November 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia – Mora (Assisi); G. Fortini – O. Migliosi, I castelli di Assisi, 1970 (cited by Wikipedia).