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World War I Mountain Barracks Ruins

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World War I Mountain Barracks Ruins

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  • Location: Ponte Di Legno, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy

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    March 31, 2026

    Before the conflict, there was a checkpoint of the Royal Guardia di Finanza here along the border with Austria, which was very close then.
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    Before the First World War, a checkpoint of the Royal Guardia di Finanza was established here. The soldiers were supposed to prevent smuggling into Austria. The border to Austria was only a few kilometers away at that time. Shortly before the outbreak of the First World War, this developed into a small brick barracks. In this context, a defense system was established both in the barracks and on the surrounding peaks.
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    Location: Ponte Di Legno, Brescia, Lombardy, Italy

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