During wars many constructions are made, including roads. The troops have to be supplied with weapons and supplies, so all over the world there are many roads and routes that have been built during periods of war. It is the case of this Route of the 52 tunnels.
The call Route of the 52 tunnels It is a route that was built by the Italian military during the First World War. The idea was to supply the troops that were fighting with the Austro-Hungarian soldiers in the mountain area. It was a route designed for soldiers and mules and those responsible for its route were the members of the 5th Engineering Regiment.
It took less than a year for the Strada delle 52 Gallery, as it is called, was ready and operational. Along this route, today a tourist route in ItalyThere are various porticoes and tunnels that in those times of war had soldiers posted. Some of these arches have decorations and therefore it is picturesque.
La Route of the 52 tunnels It is open to the public and you can do it on foot from start to finish. It costs, it is not easy, but if you dare…. There is no electric light so you have to bring a flashlight.