Forte Airolo
Description
The Airolo Fort used to be important in Switzerland as defence system. Travellers reaching the first curves in the old St. Gotthard road, just above Airolo, will'unavoidably wonder what this impressive wall, with a tortoise-shell granite covering and surrounded by a deep trench, was for.
Guided tours
Open from the beginning of June to the beginning of October with a guided tour at 1.30pm and at 3.00pm every first Saturd'y of the month.
For groups of at least 10 people, open all year round upon reservation.
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