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The underground labyrinth includes four branches, eighteen secondary passages, sixteen mine shafts, six chambers, three ventilation ducts and four cisterns, all remarkably well preserved.<\/p>\n<p>Once a secret and strategic military site, the gallery has become a cultural and tourist attraction open to the public through guided tours. Its entrance overlooks Lake Mezzola and faces the Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve, connecting to the historic Strada dei Cavalli route.<\/p>\n<p>The Mine Gallery is more than a military relic. It stands out for the quality of its construction, the precision of its engineering and its extraordinary state of preservation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walking through the 200-metre main tunnel, visitors enter an atmosphere suspended in time. The echo of footsteps recalls those of the soldiers once responsible for maintaining the gallery. It is easy to imagine the vast quantities of explosives stored in the flooded shafts, ready to sever road and railway connections if necessary. 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