Zeit(ungs)reise: Living History

Chronicle

August 1825

Overview
August 1825 focuses on the completion of the new mountain road over the Stelvio Pass as a direct connection between Lombardy and Tyrol. The report highlights the technical features of this structure built at an altitude of nearly 2900 meters, including avalanche galleries and roadmender houses. This documents the significant transport and landscape importance of this new Alpine route.

Articles

Der Bote für Tirol1819–18294 tags

Completion and opening of the new Stelvio Pass road

The newspaper reports on the completion of the new pass road over the Stelvio Pass, connecting Lombardy and Tyrol. It details the technical features of the road constructed at nearly 2,900 meters altitude, including avalanche galleries and roadmender houses. The article highlights the infrastructural and scenic significance of the route compared to other Alpine passes.

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