Forte Tenaglia, Military fortress in Sampierdarena heights, Genoa, Italy
The fort stands at 208 meters above sea level with stone walls facing the Polcevera valley and contains multiple defensive positions for artillery placement.
Built in 1633 on the site of an earlier fortification from 1478, the structure became part of the New Walls system protecting Genoa from land-based attacks.
The fort contains preserved inscriptions from soldiers and an original winch system that demonstrates military engineering practices from different historical periods.
Visitors can reach the fort by following a hiking path from Belvedere hill to Fort Sperone or by taking public transportation to the surrounding area.
During World War II, concrete platforms for anti-aircraft guns were added to the structure, which remain visible within the original 17th-century architecture.
Location: Genoa
Inception: 1633
Part of: fortresses of Genoa
Address: Via al Forte Tenaglia, 24 - 16127 Genova (GE)
GPS coordinates: 44.42430,8.89912
Latest update: March 12, 2025 23:11
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