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Old town Alfonsine

The main square of old Alfonsine was completely destroyed by the German in 1945 before their retreat northward, after having been heavily bombed by the Allies. With fantasy and with old pictures and thanks to the people who continuously try to keep memories and traditions alive, it is possible to imagine how the old Alfonsine and its main square had been.
Alfonsine - Italy/Ravenna/Emilia Romagna
Photo gallery (4 images)
Other documents (2 documents)
Oldtown_book.pdf
Vagabondaggi_dietro_luscio_di_casa_1.html
Tourist experience: The tour of Old Town Alfonsine offers a narrative and of the life, habits and expectations of the people living there before the war and describes the architecture of the village before WW2. It is a visit that requires imagination, as most historic buildings do not exist anymore, but it is also an opportunity to comprehend the impact and consequences of the conflict on this area. and empathize with the suffering of war-torn communities.
A virtual sightseeing around Monti Square to discover how the place looks today and what’s left from the bombing and the devastation.
http://alfonsinemonamour.racine.ra.it/alfonsine/Alfonsine/vagabondaggi1.htm
http://alfonsinemonamour.racine.ra.it/alfonsine/Alfonsine/piazza_monti_aerea_1939.htm
Spoken languages: Italian
Experience duration: 4 hours
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Local popolarity: 7
Destination influence: 2
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Categories
Cultural material heritage: Historical centre, Historical monument, Relevant road or piazza
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Hidden intangible patrimony: Community tales
Local contact: Luciano Lucci
Form filler: Tristana Randi
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