 The
Guardia della Rocca is on duty at the Palazzo Pubblico in Piazza
della Libertà. The changing of the guard ceremony takes place
between 8.30 and 18.30, every hour on the half hour, during the
summer months, and more exactly, from 15 May to the end of September.
The Guardia della Rocca was established in 1754 and currently consists
of two units: the Uniformed Unit and the Artillery Company.
» The Uniformed Unit is entrusted with
law and order in the country and along the State Borders, as well
as in the various institutional bodies. The uniform used by the
Guardia della Rocca for sentry and guard changing duties is very
attractive, with dark-green double-breasted jacket with red and
white braiding, red trousers with green band, kepì cap with
red pon-pon and white gaiters. The ceremonial Uniform features gold
epaulets and leather helmet with red and white ostrich feathers.
» The Artillery Company performs ceremonial
duties and on National Holidays. |
