Fort Bard, Military museum in Bard, Italy
Fort Bard sits approximately 80 meters above the Dora Baltea river and spreads across multiple levels connected by stone pathways and fortified structures. The buildings are built into the rock and contain exhibition spaces dedicated to military history, Alpine life, and regional heritage.
The fort was built in the early 1800s to defend the valley from military threats. It gained fame when a small garrison held off Napoleon's army for several days in 1800, slowing their advance through the region.
The Museum of the Alps housed inside displays exhibitions about mountain life, traditional crafts, and how communities have adapted to living in the Alpine region.
Different sections of the fort are accessible via glass-enclosed elevators that transport visitors from the entrance upward. Comfortable shoes are recommended since there are also stairs and pathways connecting the various exhibition spaces and outdoor areas.
Inside the fort are about 50 independent casemates with gun ports that were designed to support each other defensively. This layout demonstrates advanced military engineering from the 1830s that visitors can still walk through and examine.
Location: Bard, Aosta Valley
Inception: 1830
Architects: Antonio Francesco Olivero
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele II
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10:00-18:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
Phone: +390125833811
Email: info@fortedibard.it
Website: https://fortedibard.it/zh-hant
GPS coordinates: 45.60821,7.74458
Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:54
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