Photo: Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Fortress / Tower
- Period
- Modern era, 1890
- Coordinates
- 45°57′45″ N, 10°38′49″ E
History and description
Fort Corno (Fort Horn) is an Austro-Hungarian fort built in Praso, Northern Italy. Corno was built between 1890 and 1892, and is grouped into a type of fort called Gebrigsfort (Mountain Fort). The fort was equipped with an observation turret on the North-West corner. Together with Forts Carriola and Larino, Corno blocked the whole Chiese (Church) valley. All 3 were connected by a maze of trenches and field positions. Corno's armament was 6 12cm guns, 3 10cm guns, and 3-5 machine guns in armored turrets.
The fort has a volume of 18,000 cubic metres, comprises 53 rooms, and extends over six levels, following the contours of the terrain and the profile of the rocky spur on which it was built.
During the Second World War, the fort was used as a machine-gun post.
Pre-WWI to the end of WWII
The fort was modernized in 1909 and 1910. Despite this renovation, the fort was disarmed with the outbreak of war with Italy in May 1915. Its guns were moved to field positions nearby. The fort was heavily shelled by the Italians and was later damaged by salvagers after the war. The fort was once again pressed into use when WWII rolled around, being a machine gun post.
Armament
The fort was armed with six M/80-type guns on fortress mountings and three howitzers for close-range fire. It was also equipped with rotating steel cupolas and gun armor, which were later removed.
The fort was disarmed before the outbreak of the First World War, as its armament had become obsolete and outdated. The guns were transferred to an underground emplacement at Peschiera, the name of the mountain overlooking the fort.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Forte Corno».
Timeline
- 1890Built
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Forte Corno?
Forte Corno is in Valdaone, in the province of Trento (Trentino-South Tyrol), Italy. GPS coordinates: 45.96250, 10.64694.
How old is Forte Corno?
Wikidata dates it to 1890.
What else is there to see near Forte Corno?
Nearby you’ll find: Forte Larino (900 m away), Forte Cariola (2.6 km away), Romano Castle (3.2 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 3 photos
- Forte Corno 06 — Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Forte Corno 01 — Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erzherzog Leopold Salvator inspiziert das Werk Corno (BildID 15520065) — K.u.k. Kriegspressequartier, Lichtbildstelle - Wien, Public domain
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences