Forte Montecchio Nord: Entrance Ticket for WW1 Italian Fortress Tour, European History Experience

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 learn more
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.

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Roche137
Jul 27, 2024
Strong suggestive - Nice place full of history, the guide was very good, professional and extremely helpful. Strategic place in its context enjoys a beautiful view of the lake and the surrounding mountains.
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Oliraf
Jun 13, 2024
One of the best historical-military tourism experiences to do in Italy... - I came from Portugal on purpose to see this fortification from the Great War. What a wonderful tour guided by "Max"! Well Hajam! Continue to promote the value of the historical-military heritage and the beauty of your region Como | Colic😀
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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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Moschettif
Aug 7, 2024
Exceptional structure - Place entirely original and complete largely in all its equipment and equipment, which is absolutely exceptional given the nature and era of the structure. Electrical panels, ventilation systems, cannons, pumps, wiring... There is almost everything and everything perfectly original. The Guide although young was very knowledgeable and, strangely, could boast excellent English pronunciation. The only observation I would make concerns the permission given to visitors, especially children, to climb on the armored domes: probably indestructible because of 15cm thick cast iron, the same cannot be said for the thin sheets that cover the edge and the junction of the fire mouth that in fact are quite bent by the weight of the people who have climbed over the years. Damage absolutely avoidable. It would also be good to restore some damaged parts of the structure, such as some broken and dismantled windows and doors from their seats (the shed in the lawn) and make usable the closed but interesting rooms such as the workshop north of the casemate, the battery room adjacent to the generators etc. And fix the slabs of the parking lot in front of the entrance, which should not require extensive intervention yet they are in pitiful condition probably for a long time. In short, fantastic structure but a little neglected.
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Edward6450
Jun 22, 2024
Guided tour available - Bit of a walk up the hill but nice to see. Lots of wildlife on the road to the top. Guided tour available if you want to see more
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