Forte Pozzacchio: events and openings
Shows, meetings and special tours in the last fortress of the Austro-Hungarian Empire
Fort Pozzacchio offers major events in addition to the calendar of guided tours.
The Fort, built by the Austrian commands, was disputed with the Italian side, which occupied it for a year before returning it to the Hapsburg Empire until the end of the conflict. Inside, arranged on three levels: large underground shelters, numerous service rooms, connecting staircases and artillery emplacements. There are spectacular views from the large loopholes: Vallarsa, the Leno Valleys, Pasubio, the Little Dolomites, Passo Buole and Monte Zugna.
Guided tours
In September it is open from Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (last entrance at 5 p.m.).
From 3 October, the fort is only open on Saturdays and Sundays.
From 14 October, reduced opening hours will apply, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last admission at 4 p.m.
Guided tours on 9, 23 and 30 October, single shift at 14.00, always with prior booking.
Presentation of the book “Forte Pozzacchio – Werk Valmorbia, from sentinel to messenger”.
Saturday 01 October | 3 p.m.
Presentation of the work with architect Francesco Valerio Collotti, curator of the restoration.
From 4 p.m. Guided tour with the architect, by appointment (€ 5 per person).
In the event of bad weather, the presentation is postponed to 1 October, 3 p.m.
Presentation of the book “Noi siamo i Veci” by Paolo Campanardi
Sunday 02 October | 2.30 p.m.
Presentation of the book “Noi siamo i Veci” (We are the Ten) by Paolo Campanardi, aka Gibba, star of the well-known TV programme “Metal Detective”.
The event will be free of charge and no booking is required.
On the occasion, the Forte bar will be open and there will be the opportunity to buy chestnuts and mulled wine.
“The Thread of Choice”
Sunday 16 October | 3 p.m.
Theatrical reading with “Il giardino delle parole”, an event within the Sentinelle di Pietra 2022 calendar.
Free admission by reservation
Candle Castle – Horror edition
Saturday 22 October | 1st round from 4 p.m., 2nd round from 5.30 p.m.
Live piano concert by candlelight inside the Fortress
Reservations and guided tours:
By sending an email to info@fortepozzacchio.it or +39 345 126 7009 (also Whatsapp)
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