Fortini della Fame, Military fortress complex in Camorino, Switzerland.
Five cylindrical defensive towers rise along the hillside of Camorino, connected by paths through vineyards and woodland areas of Ticino canton.
General Guillaume-Henri Dufour designed these fortifications in 1853 as part of a defensive system against potential Austrian invasions from Lombardy.
The towers stand as monuments to the region's military heritage and provided essential employment for 500 workers, including refugees from Lombardy.
The thematic trail connecting the five fortifications starts at Camorino and takes two hours to complete through accessible forest paths.
From these elevated positions, visitors observe panoramic views spanning from the Magadino Plain to Lake Maggiore and the Pizzo di Claro mountain.
Location: Bellinzona
Address: Ai Scarsitt, 6528 Camorino
GPS coordinates: 46.16481,9.01712
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:18
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