The Alpine war village of Mt. Jôf di Miezegnot is one of the most extraordinary and interesting remains of the Great War in Friuli Venezia Giulia. It comprises a number of brick buildings built by the Gemona Alpini Battalion on a rocky ridge in the summer of 1915. They used to accommodate soldiers after this mount was taken, providing a precious shelter from the Austro-Hungarian bombing as well as from the cold.
Their uniqueness lies in the accuracy of the construction in such a harsh environment (1890 metres ASL), characterized by cold climate, except in the summer. In addition to the housing, a chapel was built too, evidence of the importance of faith and religion in the lives of soldiers on the front line.
Almost a century later, the most fragile parts of the village have collapsed and only the external walls of the buildings can be seen. In recent years, the ruins of the chapel have been restored and converted into a bivouac named after the Gemona Battalion.
