Isola Comacina - The cursed island
Under the tail stabilizer of the Cessna BirdDog L19 the Comacina island.
During the Middle Ages, the island increases its economic and political importan...
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Under the tail stabilizer of the Cessna BirdDog L19 the Comacina island.
During the Middle Ages, the island increases its economic and political importance and starts to entertain friendly relations with Milan. In 1118, the legendary war between Como and Milan begins, with the island allied with Milan. In 1127, Como looses the war and the Isola Comacina became the biggest political center in the region. Como then rose again with the protection of the Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa. In 1169 the warriors of Como, with the help of Barbarossa, invaded the island resulting in carnage and destruction. The fortifications were demolished in order to not be rebuilt, churches are razed except one.
Furthermore, the island was excommunicated by the bishop of Como Vidulfo: "The bells will not ring any more, no stone will be put upon stone, no one will ever host again someone on the island or he will die a violent death."
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During the Middle Ages, the island increases its economic and political importance and starts to entertain friendly relations with Milan. In 1118, the legendary war between Como and Milan begins, with the island allied with Milan. In 1127, Como looses the war and the Isola Comacina became the biggest political center in the region. Como then rose again with the protection of the Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa. In 1169 the warriors of Como, with the help of Barbarossa, invaded the island resulting in carnage and destruction. The fortifications were demolished in order to not be rebuilt, churches are razed except one.
Furthermore, the island was excommunicated by the bishop of Como Vidulfo: "The bells will not ring any more, no stone will be put upon stone, no one will ever host again someone on the island or he will die a violent death."
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