Great War Tours in Friuli
Great War Tours in Friuli
Understand the profound impact of the Great War in Friuli
Due to its topographic features and geography, one of the most difficult fronts in World War I was the scene of a very different war and reality fought between Italy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
At Monte San Michele, for example, a memorial is a stark reminder of a war seldom remembered, appreciated, or understood.
World War I Tour Highlights
Uncover Italy’s role in the Great War
Follow Italy’s path to war from 1915 to 1918
Discover the strategic importance of Friuli and the battles of the Isonzo River
Learn the turning point: The Battle of Caporetto and its aftermath
Explore the legacy of the Great War in Friuli
Hike to historical sites and war monuments from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea
Manlio De Monte
Local WW1 Expert
Born and raised in Udine, in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Manlio served as an Officer in the Italian Mountain Troops for several years. Deeply passionate about military history and knowledgeable about both the Great War, the Second World War, all the way up to present day historical moments that shaped our region, leads tours for those interested. He is fluent in 5 languages: Italian, English, French, Spanish and Friulano, the local language of his hometown.
This little church was rebuilt by Manlio’s father after the 1976 earthquake in Friuli.
It was dedicated after the Second World War to all the Aplini of the Julia division who had perished in the course of the war.
The Alpini died as a consequence of the sinking of the Italian transport ship, Galilea, in March 1942.
On this ship, Manlio’s father was part of the soldiers who had been repatriated from Greece back to Italy.
650 of them perished when the ship sank in the Ionian Sea by the HMS Proteus British submarine.
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