Forte di San Marco, a grand structure in Caprino Veronese, stands tall on Monte Cordespino. With 12 imposing artillery pieces, this seemingly invincible fortress saw no action during the war. Strange, isn't it? Built between 1888 and 1913, this fortress served primarily as a barracks and ammunition storage. Carved from local stone, its irregularly rectangular shape, designed by General Enrico Rocchi, fits snugly into the landscape. In its insides, two courtyards, numerous rooms, barracks, ammunition depots, and artillery emplacements can be found. A moat, 5-6 meters wide, encircles the fort, while a wall shelters it. Does Forte di San Marco have a secret hanging in the shadows of its unusual wartime function?
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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