Werk Nago

Werk Nago is a stone fortification built on a rocky hill at the slopes of Monte Altissimo, with views over Lake Garda and the Adige Valley. The structure features multiple bastions, casemates, and connecting tunnels carved into the rock that demonstrate the full strategic system of the installation.

The fort was built in 1860 during the Austro-Hungarian Empire and served as a strategic defense point along the border between Austria and Italian territories. It played a key role in securing this contested region during the period of Italian unification.

The fort was perceived by local residents as a symbol of Austrian control and shaped the region's landscape for generations. Today visitors can explore the spaces and understand how soldiers lived and worked within these walls.

Access is through Via al Castel Penede with parking available nearby; visits are mainly possible in spring and summer. Weather in this mountain region changes quickly, so visitors should bring appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear.

The garrison could move quickly between bastions through underground tunnels without being seen from outside. This sophisticated tunnel network allowed for flexible defense and remains well preserved today.

Location: Nago–Torbole

Inception: June 1, 1860

Part of: Österreichische Festungswerke an der Grenze zu Italien

Address: Via al Castel Penede

GPS coordinates: 45.87390,10.88621

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06