We instinctively associate lighthouses with the sea or a lake nearby. However, in the case of the Gaggio Montano lighthouse, the nearest body of water is more than five miles away. Erected in 1952 by engineer Giuseppe Rinaldi, its beacon shines over the Reno Valley, nearby Bologna, in memory of those who fell in the mountains during the two world wars. It’s a symbol of remembrance that prompts reflection on the challenges faced by past generations, and a warning for future ones to strive for a future of hope and…
