one of the thing for which Verona is famous is its important fortifications. Placed in a strategic position for controlling the Adige Valley ( http://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valle_dell'Adige ) which permits easier communications between Italy, Austria and Germany, the town were fortified in the ancient times by Romans, Ostrogoths and Longobards, in the middle Age by the Scaligers ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scaliger ) and in recent times by Venetians and Austrians. An interesting point, in which it is possible to admire a mix of different times fortifications is on the hills not far from the city. There, joined to the Middle Age wall of Cangrande I Scaliger ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cangrande_I_della_Scala ) is the reinforcement provided by an Austrian tower (nr. XXI, 1840), unfortunately not completely accessible. Of interest, in the tower, is a masked security passage which permitted to the Austrian soldiers, in case of war, easy entrance and exit from the city, through the Cangrande's wall. Any comment from your side is welcome.
Salutations
Giancarlo
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