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Fortress / Tower, Porto Venere (SP)

44°03′02″ N, 9°51′09″ E

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Fortress / Tower, 1887

Umberto I Fort

Fort in Porto Venere, Italy

Porto Venere (SP), Liguria

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At a glance

Period
Modern era, 1887
Protection
Italian national heritage
Coordinates
44°03′02″ N, 9°51′09″ E

About

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Opening hours and directions are on this page. The full story is on Italian Wikipedia.

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Timeline

  1. 1887Built

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Getting there

La Spezia CentraleTrain, nearest
7.5 km as the crow flies
Umberto I Fort
Port600 m

Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Umberto I Fort?

Umberto I Fort is in Porto Venere, in the province of La Spezia (Liguria), Italy. GPS coordinates: 44.05056, 9.85253.

How old is Umberto I Fort?

Wikidata dates it to 1887.

What else is there to see near Umberto I Fort?

Nearby you’ll find: Scola Tower (500 m away), Forte Cavour (1.1 km away), Torre Capitolare (1.4 km away).

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