Forte di San Marco, Military fort in Caprino Veronese, Italy.
Description
Forte di San Marco is a military fort in the hills of Caprino Veronese, constructed with local red ammonitic stone and terracotta arches. The structure features two internal courtyards, multiple artillery positions, and a prominent tower with firing positions at different levels.
History
The fort was built between 1888 and 1913 by the Italian Royal Army as part of the defensive line along the border with Austria-Hungary. The project followed General Enrico Rocchi's military engineering principles, drawing from Prussian fortification models.
Culture
The architectural design follows General Enrico Rocchi's military engineering principles, incorporating elements from Prussian fortification models.
Practical
The fort is reachable via a marked trail from the village of Lubiara, with a walking time of about one hour from the start. Plan your visit for dry weather, as the paths can be steep and proper hiking shoes are recommended.
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The fort features two internal courtyards, multiple artillery positions, and a prominent tower with firing positions at different levels.
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