Forte Fratello Maggiore, Military fort in Genoa, Italy
The fort features a square tower with walls over 2 meters thick at the base, gradually inclining upward within a bastioned enclosure at 650 meters elevation.
Built between 1815 and 1825 by the Sardinian Military Engineers after the Napoleonic Ligurian Republic joined the Kingdom of Sardinia.
The fort witnessed intense battles between Austrian and French forces in 1800, where poet Ugo Foscolo sustained injuries during the April 30 confrontation.
Visitors can reach the fort through a one-hour walk from Forte Sperone, passing by Forte Puin, or access it from Begato and Geminiano villages.
The structure contained underground chambers for 20 soldiers during regular operations, with capacity to accommodate up to 70 personnel during emergency situations.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1816
Part of: fortresses of Genoa
GPS coordinates: 44.45682,8.93287
Latest update: March 18, 2025 19:48
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