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1943: the Battle of the Primosole Bridge
Sicily, Italy
$283.46
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This tour will take visitors through a path on the edge of memory, along the front of one of the battles that decided the fate of the Second World War, the one fought between Syracuse and Catania, along the Simeto river line.
A particularly suggestive moment of reflection will take place at the English and German war cemeteries, the burial place of many soldiers who lost their lives here.
The day will end with a visit to the interesting museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily, where accurate reconstructions and a rich historical documentation, films and videos of the time tells the story of Operation Husky.
The memory of the past becomes a moment of knowledge and education, to build a peaceful future.
A particularly suggestive moment of reflection will take place at the English and German war cemeteries, the burial place of many soldiers who lost their lives here.
The day will end with a visit to the interesting museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily, where accurate reconstructions and a rich historical documentation, films and videos of the time tells the story of Operation Husky.
The memory of the past becomes a moment of knowledge and education, to build a peaceful future.
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1943: the Battle of the Primosole Bridge
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- All entrance tickets
- Lunch
- Bus for groups of more than 4 people
- Transfer service from places not included in the Catania area
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Visit to the Primosole Bridge, where within two kilometers there are four monuments in memory of the battle where British and German paratroopers clashed (Operation Fustian)
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In this place it is possible to visit a part of the front line, along the path of the Simeto oasis, where it is possible to admire the area of naturalistic interest and the buildings with still the writings of the fascist era, today the seat of the reserve.
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Visit to Agnone beach and the Ponte dei Malati near Lentini, the scene of heavy clashes between Germans and English commandos; on the same place it is possible to visit some bunkers that protected the bridge and admire an original plaque, laid by Gen. Montgomery himself in 1943.
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Cimitero Mausoleo Militare GermanicoVisit to the German war cemetery
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Visit to the English war cemetery
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Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943The visit to the museum dedicated to the Allied Landing in Sicily concludes our tour, allowing you to broaden your gaze to all the allied military operations in Sicily and in particular to the Fustian operation, the battle of Simeto. An accurate historical reconstruction and a rich documentation make this museum one of the most interesting in Catania.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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1943: the Battle of the Primosole Bridge
Sicily, Italy
$283.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!