The Military Fort of Forte Tagliata delle Fontanelle

The Military Fort of Forte Tagliata delle Fontanelle

Discover the history of Forte Tagliata delle Fontanelle, a military fortification in the municipality of Valbrenta that served as a defense against the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Forte Tagliata delle Fontanelle is a military fort located in the municipal territory of Valbrenta, near the hamlet of Fastro Bassanese. It was built to defend the border against the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

The fort was part of the Brenta-Cismon barrier. It is situated near the Forte Tagliata della Scala, another fort in the area.

Historical records include the works of Wolfgang Alexander Doľezal, who wrote about the Italian defense line between Val Brenta and Val Cismon, and Luca Girotto, who documented the forts of Primolano.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nicolo Ciampini

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