Home > Destruction caused by the Great War
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; At the top of Monte Santo: the ruins of the convent, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; At the top of Monte Santo: the ruins of the convent, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Italian Offensive of Isonzo; At the top of Monte Santo: the ruins of the convent, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 36366369
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Battles Of The Isonzo Convent Debris Destroyed Destruction Hilltop Isonzo Front Italian Front Lalbum De La Guerre Lillustration Mountainside Nunnery Rubble Scorched Earth Slovene Slovenia Slovenian Strategic Strategy Tree Trunk Treetrunk
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Literature
> Illustration
> Destruction caused by the Great War
> Europe
> Slovenia
> Related Images
> Historic
> World War I and II
> World War I
> Historic
> World War I and II
EDITORS COMMENTS
At the Top of Monte Santo: The Ruins of the Convent, 1917" is a haunting photograph from the Italian Offensive of Isonzo during the First World War. The image, taken from L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2 by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924, captures the desolate beauty of the hilltop ruins of a convent located at Monte Santo, now known as Sveta Gora in Nova Gorica, Slovenia, Europe. The convent, once a place of peace and tranquility, now lies in ruins amidst the scorched earth of the battlefield. Debris and rubble cover the once pristine grounds, and the trees, though still standing, bear the marks of war. Two figures, likely soldiers, can be seen in the foreground, dwarfed by the vastness of the destruction surrounding them. Monte Santo, a strategic location during the Isonzo Offensive, was a key battleground in the Italian and Austro-Hungarian conflict. The hill, with its commanding view of the surrounding landscape, was coveted by both sides for its tactical importance. The battle for Monte Santo resulted in the destruction of the convent and the loss of countless lives. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on historic and religious sites, as well as the human cost of conflict. The ruins of the convent stand as a testament to the past, a silent witness to the events of the 1910s and the First World War.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
