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Secret World War II Bunker

Benito Mussolini's bunker

Why locals love it

This Bunker is hidden under one of the most beautiful Villas (and gardens) in Rome: Villa Torlonia, a popular public park where Romans gather to picnic, jog or just walk around. Between 1925-1943, Mussolini lived here with his family and he built underground chambers to protect himself from possible air raids and gas attacks.

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Why you should visit it

It's an off the beaten path place for history buffs. The bunker is fascinating and offer a glimpse of WW2 history. Between 1925-1943, Mussolini lived here with his family and he built the underground chambers to protect himself from possible air raids and gas attacks.

Special tip

It can be visited only by appointment, on regular guided tour by Sotterranei di Roma, an association to which the city outsourced the tours.

Benito Mussolini's bunker
via Nomentana 70
+393473811874
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