Placed along the supply route The Passo Fronté, located at the foot of the second tallest mountain of Liguria, houses military buildings which has been built in the late nineteenth century together with those at Passo Garlenda. Such barracks, placed along the supply route far from the enemy fire, hosted troops and material to support the artillery […]
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The Cabotina
Where witches met The “Cabotina” was though to be a refuge for witches, “baggiure” in the dialect of Triora. According to the beliefs, they had the power to cause famine and to dry the milk of the mothers. An important witchcraft inquisition trial was held in Triora during the late 16th century. Testo a cura di Nicola Ferrarese, […]
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Sentiero degli Alpini
The most exciting trail of Western Liguria Sentiero degli Alpini was built between 1936 and 1938 to connect the Monte Grai barracks with the defensive line of Monte Pietravecchia-Monte Toraggio.The narrow path, largely carved in the rock through steep slopes, guaranteed the one-way passage of men and mules. Testo a cura di Claudio Cecchi, immagini […]
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