FamxplorFestung Franzensfeste
What to expect
The Festung Franzensfeste fortress is a historic site in South Tyrol, Italy, built around 1833 and 1838 under Emperor Franz I of Austria. It was one of the most secure fortresses in the Alpine region of its time, designed to protect the axis between southern Germany and northern Italy. The fortress features 65,000 square meters of surface, with an average of 20 million bricks and 250,000 cubic meters of granite used in its construction. It has a labyrinth of tunnels and corridors, and its adaptation to the terrain, fire fronts, and bomb-proof gun emplacements make it a masterwork. The fortress has been open for visits since 2005 and has housed the Manifesta art biennial. It also features a permanent exhibition that tells the fascinating story of the fortified building, including the legendary gold treasure of the Italian National Bank that was stashed here during World War II
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Activities: We took a bus from the old town to the fortress, which is about a 30-minute ride. The entrance was included with the BrixenCard. We explored the fortress for about an hour and enjoyed the view from above. Nunu particularly liked the bunker with different puzzles
Highlights: Nunu enjoyed the bunker with different puzzles. "With the solution word, we were able to open the bunker door, which led us back outside." Afterwards, we enjoyed a drink in the café while the children played ✨