Col
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| Col Italian: Col | |
| Fortress, Provincial Capital | |
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| Location: | Mount Colcolat, Province of Colat |
| Built: | 1908 |
| Seat: | House DeBiasio, Feudal lord |
| Lord: | Lorenzo DeBiasio |
| Castellan warden: | Mattia Visin |
| Provincial seat of: | Province of Colat |
| Status: | in use |
Col is a fortress of Vilthia. It's the seat of the Province of Colat and the feudal seat of House DeBiasio.
History
The fortress was used during the First World War as an underground battery, and during the Second World War as a refuge for civilians during aerial bombing. Although it is now the seat of the House DeBiasio, the members of the family reside in Vignetia. The Fortress hosts the jurisdiction administrative offices and is run by the Castellan warden Mattia Visin.
Etymology
The furlan word "Col" means "mountain" or "hill". So the name derives from the position of the fortress, on Mount Colcolat.
Geography
The fortress is situated on the slopes of Mount Colcolat. The area is characterized by deciduous forests and rugged ravines.