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The Ossuary of Custoza stands on the Belvedere hill.

The Ossuary was inaugurated in 1879 and collects the remains of the fallen of the first (1848) and third Italian war of independence (1866).

 

IT CONSISTS OF THREE PARTS:

 

The chapel:

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On the altar there is a portrait of Don Pivatelli, parish priest of Custoza and promoter of the Ossuary.

 

The crypt:

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The crypt contains the remains of the Italian and Austrian soldiers who fought in the two battles of Custoza.

 

The gallery:

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From the gallery you can admire a fantastic 360 ° panorama.

Here there is also a small archaeological museum that collects the personal items of soldiers.