I've always been fascinated by those large structures dotted here and there along the Romagna coast, and beyond: sun therapy colonies, they were once called, imposing buildings with a rigorous, geometric style, built to provide vacations for the "children of the people." History, however, has taken its course, and of that futuristic welfare gesture that sparked the construction of dozens of colonies throughout Italy and beyond, in many cases only bare reminders of iron and reinforced concrete remain. In this idealistic journey, I chose to visit the most significant examples of rationalist-style colonies. It wasn't simply a journey through Italy, among the towns hosting these facilities, but a true leap into the past, into the history of the colonies and the people who conceived and built them. Thus, alongside the names of the colonies and their locations, the names of remarkable architects and engineers began to appear, who wanted to leave a tangible mark of their skills. This journey into the past is dedicated to them, but also to all the people who have worked or stayed in these places.
