In March of 2006, the...
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In March of 2006, the palace of former Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini, was reopened
to the public. The palace, which was the residence of Mussolini during his glory years,
1924-1943, had fallen into disrepair after the war. Fifty years of neglect, looting by
thieves, a roof that fell in, left the palace in a state of ruin. To many Italians, the palace
represented a part of their history they wished to forget. Hence, the neglect of Mussolini's
villa.
The main part of the palace was built in the nineteenth century and was decorated with elaborate frescoes and friezes depicting images of ancient Roman and Greek splendor. The ballroom featured a wide marble staircase flanked by magnificent bronze statues.
Mussolini added bomb shelters and tunnels strengthened by twelve feet of reinforced concrete. He even added a sealed room that would serve as a refuge in case of a gas attack.
In 2002, reconstruction began. Over four years, more than 5.5 million euros was spent on the project. On March 22, 2006, the public was at last permitted to tour the facility.
Mussolini's palace was restored to its former magnificence. Job's fortune was restored twofold by the Lord.
The main part of the palace was built in the nineteenth century and was decorated with elaborate frescoes and friezes depicting images of ancient Roman and Greek splendor. The ballroom featured a wide marble staircase flanked by magnificent bronze statues.
Mussolini added bomb shelters and tunnels strengthened by twelve feet of reinforced concrete. He even added a sealed room that would serve as a refuge in case of a gas attack.
In 2002, reconstruction began. Over four years, more than 5.5 million euros was spent on the project. On March 22, 2006, the public was at last permitted to tour the facility.
Mussolini's palace was restored to its former magnificence. Job's fortune was restored twofold by the Lord.
