Italy 1943–1945
Trasimene Line viewpoint, Castiglione del Lago
Battlefield
The story
In late June 1944 the lake's western shore was the German Trasimene Line. Castiglione del Lago, on its promontory, is the natural viewpoint over the ridges where British, South African and Canadian troops fought through villages such as Sanfatucchio. It is a short drive from the A1 and a good first stop coming north from Rome.
What to look for
Walk the town walls for the view south over the lake shore; then drive a few kilometres south to Sanfatucchio to see how its houses dominate the road.
Plan your visit
Town and lakeside free; the castle and palace museum are ticketed, with seasonal hours — check before you go.
Nearby sites
- Arezzo War Cemetery, Indicatore · 45 km
- Florence War Cemetery, Girone · 92 km
- Florence American Cemetery, Tavarnuzze · 93 km
- Palazzo Vecchio and Piazza della Signoria, Florence · 96 km
- Ponte Vecchio and the demolished quarter, Florence · 96 km
- Montegridolfo and the Museo della Linea dei Goti · 96 km
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Into Europe: Italy 1943–1945
A free field guide for your phone: the route, the maps and the stories built in, even with no signal. The places of the Allied campaign in Italy, from the Sicily landings of July 1943 through Salerno, the Winter Line, Ortona, Cassino and Anzio, Rome, the Gothic Line and the final battles on the Senio and the Po in April 1945.
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