Losson della Battaglia
Discovery
Have you ever heard of Losson della Battaglia? This is a geographic fraction of the municipality of Meolo in the province of Venice. This small village holds great historical significance, as a tragic battle occurred here during World War I.
Physical Geography
Losson is located northeast of the municipal capital, about 3 km away. This small town is surrounded by countryside and is crossed by the Correggio drainage channel. To the north, it borders the municipalities of Monastier di Treviso and Fossalta di Piave, while to the east, the boundary with the municipality of Musile di Piave is represented by the track of the SS 14 Triestina.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Monument to the War Dead '15 '18
The small fraction of Losson di Meolo is known as Losson della Battaglia in memory of the dramatic events that occurred during World War I. The village was in fact involved in a battle that saw it as an extreme enemy outpost and a battlefield. The Italian re-conquest of Losson took place in June 1918 but with heavy losses. To commemorate this tragic war event, the Meolo's artillery section erected a small monument at the entrance of the village. The plaque reads: "On the night of June 25th, 1918, from this sacred shore to the destiny of the country, infantrymen, daring men, sharpshooters, knights, artillerymen, and Genieri of the undefeated III army, in a tumult of clashing troops and the roar of weapons, moved to the reconquest of that strip of Italian land that the sacrifice of life and blood of the best sons had consecrated to the Homeland. Participating units: divisions 22, 23, 37. Losses 3000 dead, 20,000 wounded."
Bers. Attilio Verdirosi Park
The municipality of Meolo created the Bers. Attilio Verdirosi Park to enhance an unused area of the village. This park is dedicated to a brave sharpshooter: Attilio Verdirosi. Born in Longone Sabino on 1-07-1873, he lost his life near Losson during the tragic fighting of June 1918. He was killed by an enemy machine gun that tried until the last to stop the carnage that was occurring.
Losson della Battaglia Church
The parish church of Losson is dedicated to Sofronio Eusebio Girolamo. Built-in 1922 by the local community, it is actually the reconstruction of the old church destroyed by the war events of World War I. Inside the church, you can admire an organ from the organ-building company Vincenzo Mascioni dating back to 1928. This instrument has 2 manuals and a pedal board and in 1988 was electrified and enhanced with 5 sound registers. Furthermore, it was equipped with a new electric console by the Master Organ Maker Alessandro Girotto.
Notes
Bibliography
- Bortoletto Toniolo, Le Tre Venezie, Grafiche Antiga S.r.l. Cornuda, Treviso, 2001 n.1.
If you want to discover a place that marked the history of our country and at the same time enjoy the peace of the countryside, Losson della Battaglia is the right place for you. Here you can visit the monument to the war dead of World War I and pay homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for our country. The church dedicated to Sofronio Eusebio Girolamo is another place that deserves a visit, both for its history and its particular architectural features. Moreover, the Bers. Attilio Verdirosi Park offers an opportunity to spend a day outdoors with your family. The surrounding landscape is truly striking and will leave you speechless. Don't miss this hidden gem in the province of Venice.
