Forte di Fenestrelle
The Fort of Fenestrelle, nestled in the Piedmontese Alps, is one of the largest and most complex mountain fortresses in Europe. Construction began in 1728 by the Kingdom of Sardinia (House of Savoy) to defend against French incursions. Stretching over 3 kilometers up the mountainside, its vast system of walls, bastions, and stairways reflects centuries of military engineering. Known as the 'Great Wall of the West,' it played a strategic role in regional defense until the 20th century.
Forte di Fenestrelle
The Fort of Fenestrelle, nestled in the Piedmontese Alps, is one of the largest and most complex mountain fortresses in Europe. Construction began in 1728 by the Kingdom of Sardinia (House of Savoy) to defend against French incursions. Stretching over 3 kilometers up the mountainside, its vast system of walls, bastions, and stairways reflects centuries of military engineering. Known as the 'Great Wall of the West,' it played a strategic role in regional defense until the 20th century.