Jonathan Meades investigates the architecture of Mussolini's fascist regime, traveling to Rome, Milan, Genoa, Sabaudia, and military memorials. He finds a dictator caught between modernism and revivalism, resulting in a mix of styles still influencing architecture today.
Ben Building: Mussolini, Monuments and Modernism
Jonathan Meades explores Italy's urban landscape, tracing the architectural legacy of Mussolini as he visits Rome, Milan, Genoa, and a newly built town, revealing the dictator's grand plans for the country's cities.
