Ottagono Poveglia, Military fort in Venice Lagoon, Italy.
The Ottagono Poveglia fort features an octagonal structure with brick walls positioned strategically within the Venetian waters for defense purposes.
The fort served as a crucial component of Venice's maritime defense network during the Republic's efforts to protect its territories from naval invasions.
The fortification represents advanced military engineering of its time, demonstrating the Venetian Republic's architectural and strategic capabilities in waterway control.
While the fort remains closed to regular visitors, specialized boat tours navigate near the structure, offering views of its preserved stone walls.
The fort's octagonal design maximizes surveillance angles across the lagoon, with each of its eight walls providing different perspectives of approaching vessels.
Location: Venice
Made from material: rock
Part of: Defense system of the Venice Lagoon
GPS coordinates: 45.38046,12.33160
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:15
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