Baluardo della Montagna

The Baluardo della Montagna is a Renaissance military fortification on the northern section of Ferrara's city walls. The structure displays triangular bastions and gun placements characteristic of military design from that era.

Duke Alfonso I d'Este commissioned this arrow-shaped fortress between 1518 and 1520 to defend the city against Venetian attacks. The fortification was part of a broader military modernization of Ferrara's defensive system at that time.

A marble column with a metal cross on the grounds honors Girolamo Savonuzzi and Arturo Torboli, two resistance fighters from the Second World War. The memorial remains visible to visitors and offers a personal connection to this chapter of the city's past.

The site is open for visitors to walk along the historic walls with clear views across the city. The terrain is relatively flat and accessible for most people visiting the area.

Within the fortress lies Ferrara's historic primary water reservoir, inaugurated in 1890 to supply drinking water to the city through a fountain network. This hidden feature reveals how military structures often served dual purposes for urban development.

Location: Ferrara

GPS coordinates: 44.82718,11.63227

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43