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Forte Montecchio Nord Entrance Ticket

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1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian
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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

  • Tour escort/host
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
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Forte Montecchio Nord
Via Alle Torri 8, Colico 23823, Italy

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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.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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 [BRAND] RESERVATION DOESN'T COUNT...
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Forte Montecchio Nord Entrance Ticket?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Tour escort/host
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • DVD (available to purchase)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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...
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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