16. Bastione Feltrin

Feltrin Bastion in Peschiera del Garda, visible from Porta Brescia, offers a unique view and a fascinating journey through the city’s history.

On the western side of the Peschiera fortress lies the Bastione Feltrin, one of the oldest structures in the Venetian defensive system.

The Bastione Feltrin in Peschiera del Garda is, in fact, the very first bastion to be built, marking the beginning of the city’s grand fortification project on the lake. Although today it is partially hidden by buildings in the town center, it is clearly visible from the bridge at Porta Brescia. From there, you can appreciate its strategic position, designed to control access to both the city and the canal. One unique feature of the Bastione Feltrin is that part of its structure is missing: a section collapsed in 1934. The collapse occurred during canal maintenance work, as documented in a historical photograph displayed along the route. Because of the incident, the canal had to be drained and an urgent restoration operation began. However, a full restoration of the collapsed wall proved too expensive and was never completed in its original form.

Instead, the remaining wall was reinforced, and terraces were built using the embankment around the fortification.

These terraces now serve a scenic function and offer a picturesque view of the surrounding area. At the Museum of Fishing and Local Traditions, you can see historical photographs showing the bastion before and after the collapse. These images precisely document the transformations the structure has undergone and the evolution of its function over time.The Bastione Feltrin thus represents the final point of your tour through the fortress, but also a moment for reflection on its history. Walking here means witnessing both an end and a beginning: the end of your visit, but also the beginning of a deeper awareness of the historical value of this place. We invite you to look around and appreciate the architectural details—because every stone tells a fragment of memory.

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