Monumento ai Caduti italiani d'Africa

The Monumento ai Caduti italiani d'Afrika is a war memorial in Syracuse featuring six bronze statues representing army units, African indigenous troops, and Italian workers. The structure also contains relief sculptures depicting battle scenes and has a distinctive ship bow design as its defining architectural form.

The monument's construction began in 1938 and was originally intended for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. After Italy lost its African colonies during World War II, the completed structure was relocated to Syracuse.

The memorial displays names of major battle locations in East Africa and houses a votive chapel with a statue honoring a fallen Italian soldier.

The memorial is located at Largo Cappuccini near the Capuchin monastery, close to ancient Greek-era stone quarries. From this spot you can view the Mediterranean Sea and explore the surrounding area.

The artwork tells the story of Italy's military and colonial activities in Africa through its extensive relief sculptures. These detailed artistic representations serve as a visual chronicle of this historical period.

Location: Syracuse

Inception: 1938

Official opening: 1968

Architectural style: rationalism

Address: Largo Cappuccini

GPS coordinates: 37.07811,15.29658

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25