Forte di Vigliena, 18th-century military castle in San Giovanni a Teduccio, Naples, Italy
The pentagonal fortress stands six meters tall, featuring thick stone walls, a nine-meter-wide moat, and strategic firing positions along its perimeter.
During the 1799 conflict, Commander Toscani detonated the fort's powder magazine, resulting in extensive casualties among both defenders and attackers.
Alexandre Dumas documented the fortress explosion in his writings, describing the massive impact that scattered debris across the surrounding area.
The fortress remains closed to visitors, with current restoration proposals focusing on transforming the site into an archaeological park.
The fortress contained essential military facilities, including weapon workshops, dining halls, and a water well within its internal courtyard.
Location: Naples
GPS coordinates: 40.83778,14.29649
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:49
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