# Verona's fortress secrets

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Content updated: 2026-06-22

Discover the rich military history of Verona with a journey through its iconic fortifications. From imposing arsenals to strategic hill forts, explore the remnants of Austria's defensive prowess in the heart of Italy. Walk through time as you visit transformed military complexes, each with its own unique story of resilience, transformation, and architectural brilliance. Experience the blend of past and present as these historic sites reveal their secrets amidst Verona's stunning landscape.

- Stops: 10
- City: [Verona](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/)

## Stops on this tour

1. [Arsenale Austriaco](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/arsenale-austriaco/)
2. [Forte San Procolo](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/forte-san-procolo/)
3. [Forte Sofia](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/forte-sofia/)
4. [Forte Porta Nuova](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/forte-porta-nuova/)
5. [Forte San Leonardo](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/forte-san-leonardo/)
6. [Forte San Mattia](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/forte-san-mattia/)
7. [Forte San Zeno](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/forte-san-zeno/)
8. [Forte Fenilone](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/forte-fenilone/)
9. [Batteria di scarpa](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/batteria-di-scarpa/)
10. [Batteria di controscarpa XXII](https://mytuur.com/en/city/verona/spot/batteria-di-controscarpa-xxii/)

To walk this tour, open it in the myTuur app and start where you are: the route adapts, and each story begins as you reach its stop. Skip or reorder stops whenever you like. And because the tour works offline, a walk through Verona keeps going even without a signal.

## What is myTuur?

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