Buildings Vittoriale degli italiani

1 buildings

1.1 prioria
1.2 amphitheatre
1.3 mausoleum
1.4 protected cruiser puglia

buildings
the prioria

the prioria

the prioria consists of number of rooms opulently decorated , filled memorabilia. notable 2 waiting rooms, 1 welcome guests, 1 unwelcome ones. latter benito mussolini sent on visit in 1925. phrase inscribed him above mirror:

to visitor:
are bringing narcissus mirror?
this leaded glass, mask maker.
adjust mask face,
but mind glass against steel.

the leper s room d annunzio s wake held upon death. name comes fact d annunzio felt being spurned government due continued efforts keep him in gardone, rather possibly in limelight in rome.

the relic room holds large collection of religious statues , images of different beliefs, purposely placed make statement universal character of spirituality. inscription on inner wall reads:

as there 5 fingers on hand, there 5 mortal sins.

d annunzio wished make clear hereby didn t believe lust , greed should considered sinful.

a unlikely relic distorted stering wheel of racing speedboat miss england ii, donated after coppa dell oltranza (unlimited cup) powerboating trophy, organized under d annunzio patronage, held in 1931. miss england ii had crashed in world speed record attempt, killing pilot, sir henry seagrave in 1930 (though winning record nevertheless) , rebuilt race , win @ lake garda following year kaye don @ helm.

d annunzio syncretist (believer in religions) deemed distorted steering wheel relic of religion of courage .

the amphitheatre

the amphitheatre.

the amphitheatre first major structure 1 comes across after entering estate , based upon classic models, architect maroni visiting pompeii inspiration. location, other buildings of vittoriale undeniably offers majestic view of garda lake, still used performances today.

the mausoleum

the circular structure situated on highest point on estate. contains remains of men served d annunzio , died during fiume incident, , d annunzio himself.

the protected cruiser puglia

jutting out of 1 of hilltops cruiser puglia makes surreal sight. placed there, bow pointing in direction of adriatic, “ready conquer dalmatian shores”.