Monumento ai Caduti

The Monumento ai Caduti is a war memorial located at Piazza Cattedrale in Trieste, featuring five cast iron figures on a base of white Istrian stone. The sculptural group shows three soldiers supporting an injured comrade while another figure holds a protective shield above them.

King Vittorio Emanuele III attended the inauguration of this memorial in 1935 as a commemoration of World War I casualties in Trieste. The timing of this ceremony marked the city's official recognition of its transformed status following the conflict.

The inscription 'Trieste ai caduti nella guerra di liberazione' on the marble base reflects how the city marks its transition from Austrian to Italian rule. This text shows how the memorial serves as a reminder of Trieste's changed identity during that period.

The memorial stands at the corner of Piazza Cattedrale and Via Giuseppe Rota and reaches about 5 meters in height. Its location on San Giusto hill makes it easy to find, and the central position allows you to visit while walking through the surrounding historic streets.

Sculptor Attilio Selva created the cast iron figures while architect Enrico del Nebbio designed the base, bringing together two different artistic disciplines. This partnership demonstrates how carefully each element was conceived to convey the memorial's message.

Location: Trieste

Inception: 1935

Creator: Attilio Selva

GPS coordinates: 45.64749,13.77206

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04