 The fortress was largely demolished in 1796 by general Rambeau on the orders of Napoleon and at the request of the Grisons.During the 19th century the ruins became the refuge of groups of bandits which the Austrian gendarmerie was unable to dislodge.From 1911 until 1913 the Fort Montecchio-Lusardi with eight gun emplacements were constructed on the site, and the circular Spanish tower on the western side demolished at this time.