Bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, Italy
This bunker (Ita: Opera) VI position is located on a hill further to the rear behind the anti-tank wall of the Pian dei Morti (German: Plamort) barrier, guarding the center of the upper Venosta Valley, in Alto Adige (South Tyrol). The work is part of the Italian Alpine Wall constructed between 1930 and 1942 on the orders of Benito Mussolini, against a possible invasion of Nazi Germany during World War Two.
Bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, Italy
The work is comprised of three concrete MG-stands connected by a lengthy concrete enforced trench that was partly covered with wooden logs and sand bags. The northwest MG-stand of the work has a barracks building attached. The latter part of the trench towards the MG-bunker on the south side was left uncovered. The bunkers were designed to withstand hits from medium calibre guns.
MG embrasure of bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyInside bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyInterior of southwest MG-stand of bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyView from the northwest MG embrasure towards the Resia (Reschen) Pass below, Alto Adige, ItalyMetal door inside bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyDetail of metal door inside bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyTunnel exit of bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyNorthwest tunnel entrance of bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyView of the Pian dei Morti anti-tank barrier seen from bunker (Opera) VI in Alto Adige, ItalyTrench line of Opera VI of Pian dei Morti barrier at Alto Adige, ItalyTrench line towards the south MG-position of bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyEntrance (closed) into the southern MG-position of bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, ItalyMG-position (South) of Opera VI of Pian dei Morti barrier, Alto Adige, ItalySouthern MG-position of Opera VI of Pian dei Morti barrier, Alto Adige
Although the construction was finished, the structure was never equipped with armament or technical installations.
Information sign of bunker (Opera VI) of the Pian dei Morti barrier in Alto Adige, Italy
Visit
You can visit the works of the Pian dei Morti barrier in the upper Venosta Valley, in Alto Adige (South Tyrol), right on the border between Italy and Austria. To reach them you will have to change into your walking shoes or jump on a mountain bike at some point to reach them.
The weather in the Alps can change fast, so make sure you bring sturdy shoes and some hiking gear.
