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- German
- English
Step beyond the picturesque Alpine facades and uncover the chilling, calculated urban transformation of Bolzano. On this critical exploration, you will decode the imposing rationalist monuments built by Mussolini's regime to forcefully 'Italianize' a Germanic population. From triumphal arches to 95-tonne propaganda reliefs, discover how modern Bolzano uses art, light, and philosophy to disarm its darkest architectural ghosts.
- A 1.1 km self-guided tour with 4 stops over 52 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Power, Protest & Civic Spaces and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Bolzano's main station, take local public transport toward Monumento alla Vittoria. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to the monument on Piazza della Vittoria. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From the former Casa del Fascio, now Palazzo degli Uffici Finanziari, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Bolzano's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Monumento alla Vittoria
A massive triumphal arch built by the Fascist regime to assert dominance, now housing a critical underground exhibition.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The rationalist main avenue of 'New Bolzano', designed to rival the medieval old town and enforce a new, regulated daily life.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The imposing courthouse designed to intimidate citizens, representing the unyielding nature of Fascist law.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Features a massive Mussolini bas-relief, now brilliantly recontextualized by an illuminated quote from philosopher Hannah Arendt.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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