Military in Italy

The famous sculptor had a hand in this imposing fortress.

This stately palace, first built in the 16th century, was converted into a prison in 1830.

One of the best-preserved modern fortresses was part of a pivotal moment in the Italian Risorgimento.

For decades, vendors have sold clothes once worn by American soldiers who stormed Italy in the 1940s.

Hidden within this iconic mountain are a set of World War II bunkers once used by German forces.

An ancient Egyptian obelisk is now used to commemorate fallen Italian soldiers.

Two bronze wolves atop this large rock honor the "Wolves of Tuscany" brigade of World War I.

The ruins of this medieval castle now stand as a monument against all wars.

The hilltop ruins of a border fortification in the Italian Alps that was much fought over.

This scenic fortress dates back at least 2,400 years to the time of Magna Graecia.

The largest Canadian war cemetery in Italy commemorates those who died in one of the bloodiest battles of the Italian campaign during World War II.

After World War II, this former concentration camp in Northern Italy became a refuge for those displaced by the war.

One of the tallest bell towers in Italy plays a particular melody at just two times each day.

Destroyed numerous times, this centuries-old bridge has always been rebuilt with its original design.

This medieval settlement was abandoned after a series of landslides. What remained was largely destroyed during a mock battle for a WWII film reel.

The people of Padua pledged to construct this church if the city was spared from destruction during World War I.