Forte di Sant'Andrea
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The fort of Saint Andrew is also called Castelnuovo. It stands on a strip of land facing towards the port of San Nicolò al Lido. The fort was designed by architect Michele Sanmicheli in 1543. There is a plaque on the front of the tower commemorating the Battle of Lepanto. In 1743 Giacomo Casanova was imprisoned at this fort. The fort served as defense station in old times.
Category: Historic Site
Address: Island of St. Andrews
Email: comitatocertosa@infinito.it
Telephone: 041.2413717
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