As a consequence the cultural essence of Monfalcone is in danger, according to mayor Anna Maria Cisint, who belongs to the far-right League party. She swept to power on the back of anti-immigration sentiment - and has gone on a mission to “protect” her town and defend Christian values. “Our history is being erased,” she tells me. “It’s like it doesn’t matter anymore. Everything is changing for the worse.”

Mhm racist asshole doing racist thing. Their history isn’t erased, since you can’t do that. It’s simply enriched.