Artilleriewerk Foppa Grande
Artilleriewerk Foppa Grande, Artillery battery in Airolo, Switzerland
The artillery fortification rises 1,540 meters above sea level on the southern side of the Gotthard Pass in the canton of Ticino.
Built in 1940, the fort contained a 10.5 cm cannon with a range of 22 kilometers to protect against potential advances through nearby mountain passes.
The military complex earned recognition as a Class A Swiss cultural property, reflecting its importance in the national defense heritage of Switzerland.
The underground complex includes ammunition storage facilities, operational rooms, and living quarters that accommodated 21 military personnel during active service.
Engineers installed a decoy structure with a false cannon turret 50 meters from the actual artillery position to mislead potential attackers.
Location: Airolo
Part of: list of cultural properties in Airolo
Address: Caserna di Dentro
GPS coordinates: 46.53472,8.58278
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:52
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