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August 12, 2024
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Marta's Balcony, famous for two reasons: the underlying underground fort from the Second World War (the largest still existing in the Western Alps) and the view. Marta's Balcony is called …
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Claudio Capaccio
July 31, 2023
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Magnificent panorama of the Maritime and Ligurian Alps.
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August 7, 2025
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The Barcone Battery, also known as the 605th S.P. Battery (Sempre Pronta, "Always Ready"), consists of four artillery casemates connected to a transverse service tunnel, at either end of which are two entrance corridors.
Tip for visiting the Balcone di Marta fort: The entrance to the fort is a last-minute sight, so bring a powerful, but especially long-lasting, flashlight. The fort is large, and there are 132 steps to descend to reach the batteries. It takes about an hour to tour it. However, don't risk getting lost. A map of the fort can be found here: valloalpino.altervista.org/bunker/mroj/bdm/bdm1-000.htm
Tip for visiting the Balcone di Marta fort: The entrance to the fort is a last-minute sight, so bring a powerful, but especially long-lasting, flashlight. The fort is large, and there are 132 steps to descend to reach the batteries. It takes about an hour to tour it. However, don't risk getting lost. A map of the fort can be found here: valloalpino.altervista.org/bunker/mroj/bdm/bdm1-000.htm
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