The municipality of Rocca San Felice lies in the Ansanto Valley, near the sources of the small Fredane river, a tributary of the Calore. It is situated at an altitude of 750 metres and has a population of around 850 inhabitants. The castle, dating back to the 12th century and incorporating earlier defensive structures, can be seen from afar.

In the village, the small Civic Museum ‘Don Nicola Gambino’ displays artefacts ranging from prehistory to the Middle Ages.

The historic centre is well worth a visit, having been carefully restored after the 1980 earthquake. In the entrance square stands the old tree of liberty, planted by Napoleonic troops in the early 1800s following the French Revolution. At its base is a beautiful octagonal bench made from local stone.

A walk leads up to the Castle, perched on the rocky height, from which there are splendid views over the Fredane Valley. Not to be missed is the small but fascinating Civic Museum, where one can learn about the Xoanon—an archaic wooden cult sculpture discovered at the nearby site dedicated to the Goddess Mefite.