December 16, 2021
December 16, 2021
When we take our tours, we tell that
Verona, differently from Rome, has only one dome: it is the dome of Saint George church, by the Adige river.
BUT...
... if you drive towards the iconic Roman Arena, you necessarily pass by an abandoned industrial zone: it is there that you can see
the second Dome of the city!What is it?
It is the 1930s Stazione Frigorifera Specializzata: a refrigerating station created to keep vegetables and fruit at a low temperature.
It could be entered by train waggons and fresh produce were unloaded and sorted
like in a modern logistical hub of Amazon!What an incredible technology and design from almost 100 years ago!
After a very thoughtful restoration, locals are now aware that
this is a real monument, well worth a visit.
If you are inclined towards industrial heritage or
Rationalist architecture, please enquire
here: we are happy to customize a tour combining the classics with this unexpected Industrial landmarks!
