Relive the Third War of Independence exactly where it happened. Through virtual reality you will find yourself side by side with Garibaldi's volunteers, among the trenches, paths and Trentino landscapes that made history. A stirring experience, filmed in the real locations of the 1866 campaign, where memory and landscape meet in a 360° story.
Available only at Mediateca dei Popoli, in Storo.
Book your visit, put on the headset, step into history.
Immersive historical VR experience, available exclusively at Mediateca dei Popoli in Storo, by booking.
Where it all happened
The Bezzecca Trench
A few steps from the sky, looking out over the valley and hidden among the mountain rocks, the Bezzecca trench holds the silence of a decisive battle. It is 21 July 1866: Garibaldi's troops clash with the Austrian army in one of the most intense moments of the Third War of Independence.
Today that place still breathes history. The VR footage recreates the waiting, the tension, the courage. Every corner of the trench comes back to life in the immersive narration, among landscapes that take your breath away and a memory that endures.
Storo and the Town Hall Square
In the beating heart of the village, Storo's town hall square tells a living chapter of the Risorgimento. This is where people gathered, caught between wonder and apprehension, to watch Garibaldi's men pass through.
The VR footage restores the authenticity of the buildings, the voices of the community, the anticipation that filled the air. The narration follows the rhythm of a square that became a crossroads of men, ideas and battles, revealing Storo's strategic role in the military campaign of 1866.
The Fountains of Storo
Along the streets of the old centre, the ancient fountains quietly tell stories of meetings, halts and departures. Once a place of refreshment for local people and for Garibaldi's men on the march, today they hold the memory of everyday life in a time of upheaval.
In the virtual reality footage, the flowing water becomes a symbol of relief and continuity: a simple gesture joining past and present in a single current.
Ledro Valley
Among paths wrapped in woodland and silences suspended in green, the Ledro Valley receives the footsteps of Garibaldi's men and the thoughts of their commander. Here the narration slows, turns intimate, and weaves itself into nature.
The setting becomes both refuge and stage, the frame of a powerful beauty, where every view heightens memory and every breath restores the deeper meaning of History.
The Palvico Waterfall
Set among the rocks of the Chiese Valley, the Palvico waterfall opens the first images of the experience, as the troops make their way through wild woods and silent omens.
The roar of the falling water becomes rhythm and symbol: the pulse of History, the unstoppable force of those who cross it with courage. A place where powerful nature and living memory meet.
Notice on the use of the VR headset
Wearing the headset is generally well tolerated. In rare cases, particularly sensitive people may feel slight nausea or dizziness in the first few moments. The effect is temporary and harmless, and passes quickly once you have adjusted.
Book your visit
The Virtual Reality film can be seen only at the Mediateca dei Popoli venue, by booking. To take part, go to the “Book your visit” section of the site, give the date of your visit and send your request: you will receive a confirmation by email and can get ready for an immersive journey into the heart of the Risorgimento, where 360° images, authentic landscapes and historical accounts come together in a unique experience.
For those who want to go deeper, it is also possible to request On-site Historical Insights, with local stories: detailed notes on the places, the people and the key moments of the 1866 Trentino Campaign, to understand more fully the settings in which Garibaldi and his men moved.
Have questions or want to know more? You can contact us directly through the online form or write to info@mediatecadeipopoli.it.
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