Hidden forts and theatres in Trento

Forts of the Trento Fortress

Austro-Hungarian forts and batteries built in the 19th and early 20th centuries on the hills around Trento, plus the medieval Torre Franca. Most are reached on foot or by bike and offer wide views.

Forts of the Trento Fortress — Map

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A

Forte Bus de Vela

Austro-Hungarian road block on the Vela pass road west of the city, restored and open for visits.

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B

Forte Doss di Sponde

Austro-Hungarian battery built in the early 1860s above the Vela valley.

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C

Forte di Mezzo

Ruined battery of the Mattarello defence line on the hills south of Trento.

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D

Forte Alto

Ruined upper fort of the Mattarello defence line, reached by forest trails.

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E

Forte Doss Fornas

Austro-Hungarian battery that formed part of the Trento fortress ring.

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Forte Brusafer

Austro-Hungarian battery, also called Batteria Brusaferro, in the Trento fortress network.

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G

Forte Romagnano

Austro-Hungarian fort above the village of Romagnano, part of the Trento fortress complex.

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Batteria Roncogno

Austro-Hungarian battery near Celva, guarding the Roncogno pass east of the city.

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I

Forte Casara

One of the forts of the Trento fortress system on the hills around the city.

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J

Torre Franca

Medieval castle tower in Mattarello, south of Trento.

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