Forte Barba di Fiori, Military fortification in Peio, Italy
The Forte Barba di Fiori stands at an elevation near Peio, featuring defensive walls and artillery positions designed for mountain warfare operations.
The Austrian military constructed this fortification in 1906 as part of their border defense system against potential Italian military advances.
The fort represents the engineering capabilities of the Austro-Hungarian Empire through its integration of military architecture into the mountain landscape.
Visitors can reach the fortification through marked paths from Peio, with guided tours available during summer months from June through September.
The fort contains preserved 10-centimeter turret howitzers with a range of 10 kilometers, demonstrating early 20th-century military technology.
Location: Peio
Inception: 1906
Part of: Österreichische Festungswerke an der Grenze zu Italien
GPS coordinates: 46.34759,10.64273
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:26
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