Forte di Tenna - Tenna, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Becktracker
N 46° 00.592 E 011° 16.202
32T E 675741 N 5097648
Remains of a fort which was important during World War I
Waymark Code: WM13NPC
Location: Trentino–Alto Adige, Italy
Date Posted: 01/17/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member pmaupin
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from visittrentino.info:

Built between 1884 and 1890 on the hill dividing the lakes of Levico and Caldonazzo, at an altitude of 608 metres asl, the two-floor Forte Tenna was built using square ashlars. On the ground floor are the service rooms, while on the mezzanine floor are the dormitories and gunports. Together with Forte Colle delle Benne, this fort guaranteed the pincer closure of Valsugana
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1884

Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": Italy

Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: Yes it was

What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: Used for defence of a border or land claim.

Current condition: ruinous

This site is administered by ----: county of Tenna

If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.

Official or advertised web-page: [Web Link]

Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]

Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": Not listed

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