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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers
Overview
A travel into a WW1 Italian fortress. The last in Europe of the First World War with 4 guns of heavy caliber. An hour guided tour in English and Italian. Also german and french languages available by reservation
What's included
Local guide
Tour escort/host
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
DVD (available to purchase)
What to expect
Forte Montecchio Nord
Admission ticket included
A guided tour of about one hour into the history of the First World War in Italy. The tour starts every hour from 10 am to 5 pm: 10 am; 11 am; 12 am; 1 am; 2 pm; 3 pm; 4 pm; 5 pm last. An italian WW1 fortress intact with 4 Schneider's guns (french guns, the last in the world of this time) of 149S of caliber, yet rotating and elevating. Powder room, barraks, headquarters, underground tunnels...and a wonderful "belvedere" on the Como Lake. Forte Montecchio Nord was utilised to stop any invasion proveining from the North of Italy (Valtellina-Passo dello Stelvio; Valchiavenna-Passo dello Spluga). In WW2 this fortress has stopped the Mussolini column firing on the other side of the Como Lake. Her five heavy shoots where the last artillery shoots of WW2 in Italy, the 28th of April 1945.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
THE TOUR IS ONLY FOR 15 PERSONS/HOUR. PLEASE TAKE YOUR RESERVATION TICKET AT THE MACHINE OUTSIDE THE TICKET OFFICE AT THE ARRIVAL. THE VIATOR RESERVATION DOESN'T COUNT...
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
