A jewel set on Lake Idro
The Rocca d’Anfo is a system of military fortifications of great historical and landscape interest which occupies an area of approximately 50 hectares on the western shore of Lake Idro (BS), near the ancient border between Lombardy and Tyrol between Valle Sabbia and Valli Giudicarie.
The military complex, built in the 15th century by the Republic of Venice and significantly expanded in the Napoleonic era, represents a unique regional and national element in terms of size and historical importance.
The Rocca d’Anfo is made up of approximately 34 main buildings – including barracks, gunpowder magazines, military batteries – connected to each other by walkways, stairways and underground paths which lead the visitor to retrace the main Italian historical events from the Republic of Venice up to the present day. our. A true jewel set on the shores of Lake Idro where history, culture, nature and sport come together to live a unique experience.
“From the Serenissima to the Kingdom of Italy” route
This itinerary, suitable for the whole family, allows you to visit not only the Venetian battery and its walls, but also the new feature for 2020, the Tyrol battery! The route is accessible and easy even for those who do not regularly carry out trekking activities.
Napoleonic route
This route, lasting approximately 3.30 hours, is for lovers of trekking and art and military history. In addition to the Venetian part, the route will allow you to admire the underground rooms and the famous Observatory from the Napoleonic period, the highest part of the fortress.
Caserma Zanardelli
SS 237
Anfo (Brescia)
Lombardia – Italy
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