Forte Lorenese, Military fort in Forte dei Marmi, Italy
The Forte Lorenese stands as a four-sided defensive structure with thick stone walls and a surveillance terrace overlooking the Ligurian Sea coastline.
Grand Duke Leopold I commissioned the fort's construction in 1785 to protect the valuable marble trade routes and establish a strategic customs checkpoint.
The fort represents such an essential part of local identity that its image appears prominently on the official city crest of Forte dei Marmi.
The fort currently hosts exhibitions and events in its renovated interior spaces, which include former stables, carriage houses, and military quarters.
The fortress served as both a defensive military post and a storage facility for marble extracted from the neighboring Apuan Alps mountains.
Location: Forte dei Marmi
Address: Piazza Garibaldi
GPS coordinates: 43.95952,10.16964
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:31
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