AW San Carlo, Military fortress in Airolo, Switzerland
The San Carlo fortress contains 690 meters of tunnels and 4,000 square meters of underground chambers carved into the mountain rock.
The Swiss military constructed this fortification between 1939 and 1945 to protect the strategic Alpine region during World War II.
The fortress represents Switzerland's military engineering capabilities and determination to maintain neutrality through strategic defensive installations.
The former military installation now functions as a hotel, allowing guests to stay within the historical fortified structure near Airolo.
The underground complex includes specialized chambers designed for artillery storage and troop movements, connected through an extensive network of passageways.
Location: Ticino
GPS coordinates: 46.56250,8.55500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:01
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