Forte Busa Grande, Military fortress in Vignola-Falesina, Italy
The stone fortress stands at 1,407 meters above sea level, featuring two cannons and four flagpoles displaying the Italian flag against the mountain backdrop.
Captain Emil Huetter supervised the construction of this Austrian military fortification in 1915, completing the structure in just three and a half months with Russian prisoners.
The fortress walls incorporate wooden sculptures of World War I soldiers, creating an outdoor memorial to those who served in the region during wartime.
Following restoration in 2016, the fortress interior contains information panels and photographs documenting its military role during the First World War.
The fortress earned its nickname 'The Invisible Fort' due to its construction technique that integrates perfectly with the surrounding mountain landscape.
Location: Levico Terme
Location: Vignola-Falesina
Inception: 1915
Part of: Österreichische Festungswerke an der Grenze zu Italien
GPS coordinates: 46.03572,11.28625
Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:10
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