Forte Poerio

With the fall of the Serenissima, the French and then the Austrians began the construction of military forts to defend the city of Venice from land-based attacks. With the advent of the unification of Italy, this defensive project was named the Fortified Camp of Mestre.

In Mira, Forte Poerio was built, based on a construction project approved in 1908 within the National Defense Plan.

Forte Poerio was created to replace the construction of a much larger fortification that was supposed to close the front in the Malcontenta area. It is characterized by a structure with simple, stylized geometric lines, built of concrete, consisting of a long body topped by domes that served to protect the gun emplacements. Originally, it was surrounded by a rectangular ring moat that no longer exists today.

In fact, Forte Poerio met the same fate as the Fortified Camp of Mestre, which, upon completion, proved ineffective against the armaments in use at the time. Never involved in military events, it was used after 1915 as a depot for ammunition and weapons.

Forte Poerio is now owned by the Municipality of Mira. Access to the building is prohibited, but the park can be visited, which is currently equipped with children's playgrounds, tables, and barbecues.

It is characterised by a structure with simple and stylised geometric lines, built in concrete it is formed by a long body surmounted by domes that served to protect the gun emplacements. Originally it was surrounded by a rectangular ring-shaped moat which no longer exists today.
Forte Poerio is today the property of the Municipality of Mira. It is forbidden to enter the building, but you can visit the park, currently equipped with games for children, tables and barbecue.

Park open with the following hours:

winter hours: 08:00-18:00;

summer hours: 08:00-19:00