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Castello di Meda and Hermitage

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Castello di Meda and Hermitage

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Castello di Meda and Hermitage

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Location: Velo D'Astico, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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1. Casello 6 – Castello di Meda and Hermitage loop from Rocchette

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2. Casello 6 – Castello di Meda and Hermitage loop from Piovene Rocchette

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3. Old Railway of Gran Passo – Stone Bridge over the Posina loop from Rocchette

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April 15, 2023

This rocky peak with steep walls (375 meters) stands alone and dominant over the Arsiero basin, at the foot of Mount Summano. From the summit, you can enjoy a wide view of the entrance to the Astico Valley, surrounded by mountains. Due to its profile, it is (was) also colloquially known as "the Doge's Hat."

Precisely because of this strategic position, an important castle was built in feudal times to defend the valley; no trace of the fortress has remained for centuries, but the toponym survives.

Today, a small hermitage dating back to the 17th century stands on the summit, dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saints John and James. It's a meditative spot from which to observe the bustle of the world below from afar.

Due to its location, during the Great War, it was transformed into a sturdy stronghold by Italian military engineers, serving as a last defensive barrier against a possible Austro-Hungarian invasion from Trentino (then part of the Empire) into the Po Valley. This invasion was narrowly averted by the Strafexpedition. Dug into the rock of the spur, they are arranged on three levels: at the top, just below the hermitage, is the observatory; on the middle level, a machine gun emplacement; and on the lowest level, a large horseshoe-shaped tunnel with branches for the cannon emplacements, aimed at the enemy.

magicoveneto.it/pasubio/Velo/Castello-di-Meda-Velo-d-Astico-Birreria-Summano.htm
acquaferrofuoco.it/scheda/linea-di-massima-resistenza-castello-di-meda-grande-guerra

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Cecy

June 8, 2023

Fantastic ttt as always 🤩

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Castello di Meda and Hermitage

1. Casello 6 – Castello di Meda and Hermitage loop from Rocchette

2. Casello 6 – Castello di Meda and Hermitage loop from Piovene Rocchette

3. Old Railway of Gran Passo – Stone Bridge over the Posina loop from Rocchette

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