To celebrate the release of the Montello Expansion, we bring you the Montello Cycling Tour! Time to pay our respects.
In the Cycling Tour, we'll be exploring the area represented in the Montello map. There's a lot of history to be found here, from the very structures that played a role in this battle to the monuments erected in memory della Grande Guerra. Every Friday we'll make a new stop at one of these historic locations until we arrive at our final destination: The Nervesa della Battaglia train station.
Previously: Francesco Baracca [#4]
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We continue cycling up and down the hill as we make our way to our next stop. Following the main road down is the quickest way. Going straight will get you stuck at a private road, though you can cycle the long way around for the scenic route!
Stop #5: Sacrario Ossario Militare del Montello
Literally translated as "Military Ossuary Shrine of Montello", this structure designed by Felice Nori is the final resting place of many Italian soldiers that fell fighting in the surrounding region during WW1. It stands 32 meters tall and houses the remains of 9,325 soldiers, of which 6,099 were identified and 3,226 remain unknown. They were previously buried in about 120 smaller cemeteries scattered along the Piave, but were collected and moved to this ossuary (similar to a mausoleum but at a much larger scale) when it was inaugurated in 1938 for the 20th anniversary of the Second Battle of the Piave.
Inside however, there's more than you might expect. The ossuary has four floors, the first two of which house the remains of the soldiers with a small chapel on the second flour. A lot here is beautifully decorated in marble. On the third floor, there's a small museum dedicated to the Second Battle of the Piave. The displays are filled with finds from the battlefield, including rifles, pistols, grenades, swords & medals.
On the fourth floor you'll be able to admire the surroundings from higher up through the square windows you can see in the photos. You can't get all the way to the top of the tower, but it does feature a glass roof to let in a lot of light.
Both the ossuary and the museum inside are completely free to visit, so if you're ever nearby, be sure to check it out! Feel free to leave a little donation for the people who keep the place open and well kept.
Up next
Next time, we'll cycle downhill and say goodbye to Montello, as we enter the village of Nervesa della Battaglia. See you at the Fontana di Piazza la Piave!
Visit Montello!
The Montello Cycling Tour is a collaboration with local organizations. We'd like to thank them for helping us out with information about the region, the history and photos they provided. If you're interested in visiting the area, please check them out and tell them we sent you!
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For bike renting and a historic tour with possibility for a meal.
Bike Rental Montellohttps://aglizattieri.com/ |
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Looking for your next holiday destination?
Visit Prosecco Hillshttps://visitproseccohills.it/en |
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Want to learn more about WW1 and the history of the area?
Museo della Battaglia di Vittorio VenetoLocation on Google Maps |