Ossuary of Mount Cimone, Military memorial in Tonezza del Cimone, Italy.
The Mount Cimone ossuary stands at 1230 meters elevation, containing remains of soldiers who died during military conflicts in the surrounding region.
The structure, inaugurated in 1929, preserves the remains of 1,210 Italian soldiers from the Infantry Brigade Sele who perished in a massive explosion in 1916.
The memorial serves as a central point for commemorative ceremonies and educational visits about the impact of World War I on the local population.
Visitors can reach the ossuary through marked hiking trails and examine the memorial plaques that detail the military operations in the area.
The site marks the location where 14,200 kilograms of explosives detonated on September 23, 1916, changing the mountain's appearance permanently.
Location: Tonezza del Cimone
Inception: 1929
GPS coordinates: 45.82164,11.34720
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:27
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