The “Capitana” (Captainess) bastion barely survived some Allied bombs hitting German ammunitions stored inside.
The walls were somewhat “grafted” together after the war, but the damage is visible and the bastion is still off-limits for visitors. This is the part of the fortress you see better from the terrace of the former “Piazza dei Grani”.
Sadly, several half sunken boats around the bastion's southern end spoil the beautiful view.See also: Fortezza Vecchia - Piazza dei Grani - Scalo Regio - Porta del Duca - Cortile d'Arme - Ampolletta - Molo del Soccorso - Canaviglia - Palazzo di Francesco - Mastio di Matilde - From the Top
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Wonderful structure!
ReplyDeleteReally an interesting structure.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry.
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Wow! I'm surprised they kept this up after the war. I'm glad they did though, I love the red brick.
ReplyDeleteShe's still grand to see. We have old forts that seem to be magically held together but not like this one!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like someone glued it together! I'm glad it's held together...it's a lovely piece of history :D
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful. Wonderful post!
ReplyDeleteI really like all the plants growing through the cracks in this old fort. Its design reminds me of a ship somehow, especially in your first photo.
ReplyDeleteThe stitching up of her wounds gives a sad feeling.
ReplyDeleteA strong structure, so nice fort!
ReplyDeleteAs Hilda said,that first shot reminds me a ship, it's beautiful!
Have a nice weekend,
Léia
nice fort , it needs renovation ...
ReplyDeleteVery impressive, they really didn't want anyone to come in!
ReplyDeleteI like it the way it is! It's a great reminder of something that simply can not happen again.
ReplyDeleteWell said, JM.
ReplyDeleteIt does remind one of a ship. It is truely amazing. Sad, too. MB
Let's hope JM is right.
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