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The museums of the Great War

We invite you to visit the Lagazuoi 5 Torri area, a perfect combination of  nature and history, in one of the most beautiful areas of the Dolomites.

On these mountains an incredible war was waged between the Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies.

As a memorial to those tragic events, the most extensive museum of the First World War has been set up, consisting of the open air museums of the Lagazuoi, the 5 Torri and the Sasso di Stria and the museum of the Tre Sassi Fort. 

The museum complex extends to a radius of 5 Km and lets you discover the various aspects of the Great War in the mountains, in one of the most breathtaking walks of the Dolomites.

Guided Visits

  • With Mountain Guides
    • Guide Alpine Badia (+39) 0471 847037
    • Guide Alpine Cortina (+39) 0436 868505
    • Guide Alpine Arabba (+39) 333 2261421 
  • In August (only 3 days) you can visit the 5 Torri museum in the company of Professor Paolo Giacomel, an expert on local history who will bring to life the story of the Great War fought at high altitude. After a fascinating encounter with history, the Lorenzi family await you for dinner at the Scoiattoli refuge and Averau refuge.
  • During the summer you can visit Lagazuoi museum with Reenactor in historical uniform Regiment 
  • During the summer you can visit Cima Gallina and Edelweiss with Reenactor in historical uniform Regiment . Info: (+39)377 2802867 - 339 4425105 - 348 2319299. 

General informations

  • Seasons
    The best time to visit the museums is from May to October. In winter it is possible to visit the emplacements and the places where the First World War was fought by doing the Great War Ski Tour and with the snowshoes .
  • Map of the First World Museums
  • Routes and equipment
    The entire area of the museum is crossed by paths viable on foot. Almost all the tunnels and trenches have been cleared and restored thanks to the work of numerous volunteers. Restoration of the steps has granted easier access to the sloping stretches of the tunnels. There are visits to several different routes, some longer and more difficult, others shorter and easier. In all cases, the routes are mountain paths: visitors must provide themselves with the necessary equipment for a mountain excursion, such as walking boots and suitable clothing. For the visit to the Lagazuoi tunnels, safety harness and protection helmet are advised. Electric torches and helmets can be hired on the spot.

  • Education and outreach materials
    You can obtain the guides, video and books from the information points adjacent to the museums and the lifts.
    - Lagazuoi.it
    - Book shop Baita Bai De Dones