It would be nice to clean it of all those written, arrange it inside and finally make it open to visitors, but I understand that it would be an unsustainable expense and that it would attract little tourism. Such a pity.

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September 29, 2021

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Fort John is a small polygonal fortification built in 1859 by the Austrians on the remains of a Bronze Age village halfway between the Montorio Castle and the Pilotòn, a …

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Angela Pulliero

February 8, 2024

Mountain biking

The Preara fort was built during the second half of the nineteenth century and was part of the defensive system of Verona. It was nicknamed "Fort Werk John", in honor of the Austrian general Franz von John.

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1. Piloton Megalith of Preafita – Forte John or Preara loop from Montorio

10.2km

02:51

210m

200m

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2. Forte John or Preara – Piloton of Montorio loop from Montorio

10.0km

02:46

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Piloton of Montorio – Montorio Castle loop from Montorio

9.22km

02:28

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 180 m

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Location: Verona, Veneto, Italy

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Forte John or Preara

1. Piloton Megalith of Preafita – Forte John or Preara loop from Montorio

2. Forte John or Preara – Piloton of Montorio loop from Montorio

3. Piloton of Montorio – Montorio Castle loop from Montorio

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