Forte Sebastiano, Military fort in Folgaria, Italy.
The stone fortress features reinforced walls and strategic positioning on elevated terrain, offering control over the surrounding mountain passes.
Construction of Forte Sebastiano began in 1911 as part of Austria's defense system along the Italian border, with initial costs of 1.6 million Kronen.
The fortification stands as a representation of early 20th-century military engineering, demonstrating the period's architectural and defensive requirements.
Visitors can access the fort through marked paths, examining the remaining structures that display military construction techniques from the 1910s.
The fort belonged to a network of seven Austrian fortifications, designed to prevent advances from the southern plateau of Seven Communities.
Location: Folgaria
Inception: 1911
Part of: Österreichische Festungswerke an der Grenze zu Italien
GPS coordinates: 45.91528,11.22889
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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