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World War I Mountain Barracks Ruins
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Parco Nazionale dello Stelvio - Nationalpark Stilfser Joch
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Andreas C.
March 18, 2022
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Before the First World War, a checkpoint of the Royal Guardia di Finanza was established here. The soldiers should prevent smuggling with Austria. At that time, the Austrian border was only a few kilometers away. Shortly before the outbreak of the First World War, a small brick barracks were created.
In connection with this, a defense system was built both in the barracks and on the surrounding peaks.
In connection with this, a defense system was built both in the barracks and on the surrounding peaks.
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