Fort Doss di Sponde

Fort Doss di Sponde stands on the northern slopes of Mount Bondone, featuring limestone walls and a strategic position overlooking the Lakes Valley.

The Austrian military engineering corps constructed this defensive structure between 1860 and 1861 as part of the fortification system protecting Trento.

The fort represents a significant example of 19th-century military architecture, integrating artillery casemates and underground service areas within its design.

Visitors reach the fort through a farm road branching from Provincial Road 85 of Sopramonte, although current access remains restricted due to private ownership.

The fort features a distinctive swallow-shaped layout with a tail section specifically designed for controlling the rear moat area.

Location: Trento

Inception: 1862

Part of: Österreichische Festungswerke an der Grenze zu Italien

GPS coordinates: 46.08056,11.07222

Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:26