Piazza della Vittoria, Central square in Genoa, Italy
Piazza della Vittoria is a square in Genoa featuring a monumental arch, covered walkways with columns, and circular garden areas surrounded by buildings from the 1930s. The layout presents a symmetrical arrangement connecting commercial spaces and residences.
Construction took place between 1931 and 1934 as part of Genoa's urban expansion eastward. The project created a major connection between the historic city center and new residential neighborhoods.
The triumphal arch commemorates those who died in World War I, with marble carvings showing scenes of Italian military achievement and national pride. These reliefs give the square a solemn character that visitors notice as they walk through the space.
The square works as a main transportation center with bus stops and parking available nearby. Brignole railway station is easily reached through Via Cadorna without much walking.
The entire design follows Italian Rationalist principles with integrated green spaces, covered passages, and carefully ordered buildings. This complete approach to modern urban design from the 1930s is rarely found intact in other cities.
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