Werk Corte, 19th-century military fortification in Livinallongo del Col di Lana, Italy
The rectangular granite fortress contains three levels above ground and one basement level, constructed with substantial stone blocks and strategic observation points.
Built in 1897 as part of the Austro-Hungarian defensive system, the fort protected South Tyrol from potential Italian invasions through Pordoi and Campolongo passes.
The fort stands as a testament to military engineering in the UNESCO Dolomites region, representing the complex relationship between Italy and Austria-Hungary.
Visitors can access the fort exterior by following Regional Road 48 of the Dolomites, with directional signs pointing toward Corte and Contrin.
The structure housed 170 soldiers during wartime and later provided shelter for local residents who lost their homes during World War I bombardments.
Location: Livinallongo del Col di Lana
Inception: 1897
Part of: Österreichische Festungswerke an der Grenze zu Italien
GPS coordinates: 46.49679,11.92608
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:51
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