Forte Monte Verena, Military fort in Roana, Italy
Built at an elevation of 2015 meters, Fort Verena features thick concrete walls, artillery emplacements, and observation posts overlooking the Asiago plateau.
The fort initiated the first artillery shots of World War I on the Italian front on May 24, 1915, marking the start of hostilities.
Fort Verena represents early 20th century Italian military engineering and stands as a memorial to the 44 artillerymen who perished during a 1915 bombardment.
Visitors can reach the fort through marked hiking trails, SUV-accessible roads, or by chairlift, with the nearby Rifugio Verena offering rest facilities.
The fortress contained four 149mm cannons in armored cupolas and was known by Austro-Hungarian forces as the 'dominator of the plateau' for its commanding position.
Location: Roana
Inception: 1915
GPS coordinates: 45.93028,11.41333
Latest update: May 19, 2025 08:01
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