Forte Cavour, Military fort in Porto Venere, Italy
The fort sits atop Palmaria Island with a defensive moat and drawbridge entrance, offering strategic views across the Ligurian Sea.
Construction of Forte Cavour started in 1857 under the Kingdom of Piedmont and Sardinia, marking a crucial point in military infrastructure development.
The fort represents a significant example of 19th-century Italian military architecture with its bomb-proof barracks design and extensive artillery placement.
Visitors can access the fort via Sentiero dei Condannati, where they can explore the military structure that once housed 330 soldiers.
The fort contained 6 large 240mm howitzers in its central battery and 29 additional artillery pieces distributed between eastern and western sections.
Location: Porto Venere
Inception: 1857
Address: Sentiero dei Condannati
GPS coordinates: 44.04223,9.84526
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:07
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