Mount Grappa

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Mount Grappa (Italian Monte Grappa) is a 1776 meters (5825 feet) tall mountain in the Veneto region of Italy. Part of the Pre-Alps, the mountain is divided between the provinces of Vicenza, Treviso and Belluno. It was the site of a famous World War I battle.

The Battle of Mount Grappa, sometimes called "Italy's Thermopylae" was fought by Italian troops against Austria and Germany, in november-december 1917. The fortified mountain was the last line of defense between the Austro-German armis and Venice. Total casualties were 24,000 Italians, over 4,000 English and French, over 100,000 Austrian. A mausoleum just below the mountaintop holds the remains of 25,000 Italian and Austrian soldiers who died in that battle.

The Grappa massif, which includes a number of neighbouring peaks, is known also for the traditional cheese Bastardo del Grappa and is a poular destination for cyclists.

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