Forte Biondella, originally called Werk Biondella, is a fortification located on Biondella Hill northeast of Verona, part of the city's defensive system. The structure was built in 1838 under the direction of Franz von Scholl, the director of the Imperial Royal Office of Fortifications in Verona. The fort, of small size, is designed in an irregular shape, typical of hill fortifications. The main front is formed by a rounded embankment, designed for open-sky artillery.
A deep, dry ditch separates the fort from the collineous side. The sides of the fort have semi-detached masonry walls with cannon and rifle openings. The front of the garrison connects to a trilaterally curvilinear casemate reduit. A small dry ditch protects the interior of the reduit. A large cistern for collecting rainwater is buried beneath the embankment. The fort's armament consisted of three rigged cannons and reserves of 6500 kg of ammunition.
The presidio in case of war consisted of 78 infantrymen and 18 artillerymen. An emergency presidio of 30 men could be placed at Forte Biondella.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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