"On November 10, 1943, the city of Recco was destroyed forever. Twenty-two bombers of the British Royal Air Force dropped 33 tons of explosives, attempting to demolish the railway bridge, an iconic element of the town and a crucial point for the supply of Nazi-fascist troops."
"The bombing caused the deaths of numerous civilians and almost completely destroyed the characteristic Ligurian village. The town was razed to the ground."
"During the years of reconstruction, some renowned architects were called upon to revive the town, including Luigi Vietti, the designer of the Town Hall building."
"Among the victims of the bombing was a large part of a beautiful Franciscan complex dating back to the 1400s, of which the church was almost entirely destroyed."
On November 10, 1943, Recco was bombed by British Royal Air Force, resulting in the destruction of the town and significant civilian casualties. The bombing targeted the railway bridge, crucial for Nazi-fascist supply lines. The aftermath left Recco in ruins, with only a few houses and monuments remaining. Reconstruction efforts involved renowned architects, including Luigi Vietti, who designed the Town Hall. A significant loss was the Franciscan complex from the 1400s, with its church almost entirely destroyed.
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