Museo della battaglia di Ortona

About the museum

The museum opened on 6 May 2002, in the presence of the Canadian ambassador, and documents the military events that struck Ortona in 1943. It is housed in the Complesso monumentale di Sant’Anna, the former monastic complex, now owned by the municipality, which also houses the municipal library and the Museo Marinai d’Italia.

The exhibition is arranged in three sections, with mementos, photographs and war relics, including soldiers’ uniforms and personal objects. The route focuses in particular on the experiences of the civilians caught up in the battle.

According to the portal of the Museums, Archives and Libraries of Ortona, all the facilities are temporarily closed for renovation.

Highlights

• Mementos, photographs and relics of the Battle of Ortona
• Soldiers’ uniforms and personal objects
• Route devoted to the civilians involved in the fighting
• Housed in the former Sant’Anna monastic complex

Permanent exhibition

• La battaglia di Ortona – Three sections with mementos, photographs and relics of the 1943 battle and the experiences of civilians.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Comune di Ortona

Visitors per year

approx. 5,000

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

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Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Complesso monumentale di Sant’Anna, on Corso Garibaldi, in the centre of Ortona.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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