Fort of the Brunetta, Military fort in Susa, Italy.
The fortress extends over 300,000 square meters on Brunetta height and includes barracks, a chapel, and a hospital with bastions carved from solid rock.
Engineer Antonio Bertola designed this defensive structure between 1708 and 1739 to protect the Duchy of Savoy's frontiers during the War of Spanish Succession.
Emperor Joseph II of Austria and Tsar Paul I of Russia visited the fortress in 1769 and 1791, acknowledging its military architectural excellence.
The remaining structures of the fort, including church walls and the Governor's house, are situated on private property in Via Novalesa, Susa.
Despite its substantial military presence, the Fort of Brunetta never engaged in combat throughout its operational period, serving primarily as a deterrent.
Location: Susa
Inception: 1708
Address: Via Brunetta
GPS coordinates: 45.14002,7.04764
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:51
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