Museo storico dei Granatieri di Sardegna

About the museum

The museum is dedicated to the Granatieri di Sardegna, the oldest infantry unit of the Italian army. The idea of gathering the regiment's memories in one place dates back to 5 March 1903, when several officers proposed bringing together the brigade's memorabilia, documents and historical testimonies at the “Ferdinando di Savoia” barracks, in order to preserve its traditions.

The museum is located in the Santa Croce in Gerusalemme military complex, a short walk from the basilica of the same name, in the Esquilino district. The route covers some fifteen rooms with Italian and foreign weapons, photographs from the First World War, flags and personal objects donated by grenadiers or their families. On the first floor is a salone d'onore (hall of honour) dedicated to Casa Savoia.

The museum is run by the Italian Army and preserves the memory of the campaigns in which the regiment took part.

Highlights

• Salone d'onore dedicated to Casa Savoia
• Flags and memorabilia of the grenadier units
• Photographs from the First World War
• Collection of Italian and foreign weapons
• Personal objects donated by grenadiers and their families

Founded

1922

Operated by

Esercito Italiano

Visitors per year

approx. 10,000

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

According to the list of Italian museums, admission is free.

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