Memorial Sites in Italy
Places of remembrance for the First World War on the Alpine front, for Fascism, war and deportation – such as the Risiera di San Sabba in Trieste and the Fosse Ardeatine Mausoleum in Rome – and for the Resistance, with exhibitions and educational programs.
Emilia-Romagna (3)
Friuli-Venezia Giulia (3)
Lombardy (3)
Trentino-South Tyrol (3)
Veneto (3)
Apulia (1)
Lazio (1)
Piedmont (1)
Tuscany (1)
Memorial Sites in Italy: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 19 memorial sites in Italy, spread across 9 regions and 16 towns and cities. Most of them are in Emilia-Romagna (3), Friuli-Venezia Giulia (3), and Lombardy (3).
At the city level, Trieste (3), Carpi (2), and Asiago (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
7 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, and the middle half charge between €3 and €8.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible and 2 offer dedicated programs for families. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Italy
The best-known memorial sites in Italy
Risiera di San SabbaMemorial · Trieste
Campo di FossoliMemorial · Carpi
Museo storico della LiberazioneMemorial · Rome
Foiba di BasovizzaMemorial · Trieste
Museo della Deportazione e ResistenzaMemorial · Prato
MEIS – Museo nazionale dell'ebraismo italiano e della ShoahMemorial · Ferrara
Memoriale della Shoah di MilanoMemorial · Milan
Sacrario militare di AsiagoMemorial · Asiago
Cappella EspiatoriaHistory · Monza
Kleine BerlinHistory · Trieste
Memorial sites in Italy with free admission
- Campo di FossoliMemorial · Carpi
- Museo storico della LiberazioneMemorial · Rome
- Foiba di BasovizzaMemorial · Trieste
- Sacrario militare di AsiagoMemorial · Asiago
- Cappella EspiatoriaHistory · Monza
Museo del Risorgimento e della ResistenzaMemorial · Vicenza
Sacrario militare dei Caduti d'OltremareMemorial · Bari
Wheelchair-accessible memorial sites in Italy
Memorial sites in Italy with the highest published visitor numbers
Campana dei Caduti Maria DolensMemorial · Rovereto- MEIS – Museo nazionale dell'ebraismo italiano e della ShoahMemorial · Ferrara
- Campo di FossoliMemorial · Carpi
Museo Monumento al Deportato politico e razzialeMemorial · Carpi
Forte Belvedere GschwentHistory · Lavarone- Sacrario militare dei Caduti d'OltremareMemorial · Bari
- Museo storico della LiberazioneMemorial · Rome
Forte StrinoHistory · Vermiglio- Cappella EspiatoriaHistory · Monza
Museo Internazionale della Croce RossaHistory · Castiglione delle Stiviere
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Italy?
Our directory currently lists 19 memorial sites in Italy across 16 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Italy?
Some of the best known are Risiera di San Sabba, Campo di Fossoli, Museo storico della Liberazione, Foiba di Basovizza, and Museo della Deportazione e Resistenza.
Which memorial sites in Italy offer free admission?
7 museums are free to visit – for example Campo di Fossoli, Museo storico della Liberazione, Foiba di Basovizza, and Sacrario militare di Asiago.
Which memorial sites in Italy are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Risiera di San Sabba, Museo storico della Liberazione, and Foiba di Basovizza.
Which memorial sites in Italy are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Risiera di San Sabba, Campo di Fossoli, and Museo storico della Liberazione. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Italy?
A regular adult ticket costs €5 at the median, with prices ranging from €2.50 to €10. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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