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Forte di Bard
Forte di Bard is a 19th-century fortress located in the Aosta Valley in Northern Italy. It was reconstructed between 1830 and 1838 by the House of Savoy. The fortress occupies a strategic position on a rocky prominence and covers an area of 14,467 square meters.
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The fortress has a three-tiered layout, with the main bastion positioned 467 meters above sea level. It houses multiple museums, including the Museum of the Alps. Accessible via a series of panoramic elevators, Forte di Bard can be reached from the town of Bard, which is connected by the A5 motorway. It played a significant role during the Napoleonic Wars.