Forte Casilina, Military fortification in Don Bosco district, Rome, Italy.
The fort features an isosceles trapezoid design with wide straight fronts, symmetrical sides, and a perimeter moat defended by central and lateral caponieres.
Constructed between 1881 and 1882 at a cost of 1.2 million lire, Forte Casilina formed part of Rome's defensive ring comprising 15 forts and 3 batteries.
The fort represents late 19th-century military architecture, incorporating discovered Roman tunnels into its structure during construction in the Don Bosco district.
Located at Via Libano in Rome at 50 meters above sea level, the fort maintains its original volumes, rampart profiles, and protected status under Cultural Heritage Code.
The site transformed from a military fort to Italy's first military airport dedicated to Francesco Baracca, operating until 1980 as an artillery materials depot.
Location: Rome
Inception: 1881
GPS coordinates: 41.86559,12.56080
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:43
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