Bastione, 16th-century fortress in Riva del Garda, Italy
The Bastione fortress stands 200 meters above Lake Garda, featuring thick stone walls and rectangular defense structures overlooking the water and surrounding mountains.
Built in 1508 under Venetian rule, the fortress served as a military outpost to protect Riva del Garda from invasions from both land and water routes.
The fortress represents northern Italian military architecture, incorporating design elements from both Venetian and Austrian defensive construction methods of the Renaissance period.
Visitors can reach the fortress through a walking path from Riva del Garda's center, or take the newly installed panoramic lift that operates daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
The fortress contains an advanced astronomical observation point, allowing scientists to study celestial movements across Lake Garda's clear night skies.
Location: Trentino
GPS coordinates: 45.88489,10.83592
Latest update: March 7, 2025 14:45
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