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Forte Montecchio Nord: Entrance Ticket for WW1 Italian Fortress Tour, European History Experience
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Embark on a journey to a World War 1 Italian fortress, the final one in Europe from the First World War equipped with four heavy-caliber guns. There is a one-hour guided tour available in both English and Italian. Tours in German and French can also be arranged by making a reservation.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Forte Montecchio Nord - 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.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Tour escort/host
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- DVD (available to purchase)
Additional Information
- 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…
Location
Forte Montecchio Nord
Via Alle Torri 8
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Royn786
Oct 11, 2023
Very interesting day out, some thing different and away from the crowds - Been to lake como many times and had never heard of Montecchio, if you are interested interested in anything ww1/ww2 well worth a visit.
The guide took time to explain in English although we where the only to non Italians in the group
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Mausi770_2
Aug 5, 2023
Definitely worth seeing - Fort from the First World War which can be visited with a guide in English or Italian. There are also information sheets in German so that you can understand everything easily. The fort can also be visited with a dog, which I thought was great.
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Camper820851
Jul 30, 2023
Cool fort to experience - Great tour, neat fort to visit if you are in the area. Our tour guide Luca was very good. He didn't rush and gave us plenty of time to explore and ask questions. Last part of the tour when stepping out onto the top of the fort was cool with really nice views.
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Reisandpieces
Jun 3, 2023
Great historical gem - Loved all the period costumes. Great information and history. English speakers. I learned a lot. Bring the kids. Very enthusiastic staff.
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