Forte Tagliata di Altare, building in Altare, Italy
Forte Tagliata di Altare is a military fort located on a hilltop in the town of Altare, Italy, and is part of the national heritage. The structure comprises two main buildings constructed at different levels with thick stone walls, originally connected by a gallery carved into the rock, and was built in the late 1800s to control strategic mountain passes.
The fort was built by the Italian Kingdom in the late 1800s to protect Piedmont and surrounding territories from potential attacks. It was part of a larger defensive system called the 'Sbarramento di Altare', which included multiple forts strategically positioned along important mountain passages.
The fort was part of a larger defensive network that shaped how the region protected itself. Visitors can observe how military architecture was built into the landscape and understand its role in regional defense and daily life.
The site is easily accessible by car or on foot, with well-maintained roads and signs leading to the area. A short walk of about 10 minutes from nearby villages brings visitors up to the fort and suits most people who enjoy light hiking.
An underground passage carved into the rock connects the two main buildings and once allowed soldiers to move unseen between them. Today the passage is sealed, but its existence reveals the thoughtful defensive strategy and engineering skill of its builders.
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