Monument to the martyrs of piazzale Loreto

The Monument to the Martyrs of Piazzale Loreto is a 5-meter-tall statue designed by Giannino Castiglioni that stands at the center of Piazzale Loreto in Milan. The sculpture occupies a prominent position in this major urban square and transportation hub.

The memorial commemorates fifteen Italian partisans who were executed by German forces in August 1944 during the Nazi occupation of northern Italy. This commemoration was established to mark a location that held significant historical weight in the city's past.

The memorial serves as a gathering place for annual ceremonies where people come together to honor those who died in the resistance movement. It functions as a focal point for remembrance and collective reflection in the city's public life.

The square is accessible via Loreto metro station, which connects multiple transit lines and provides direct access to the memorial. Its central location makes it easy to visit and explore the surrounding area on foot.

The square marks the exact spot where the bodies of executed partisans were displayed, and later where Mussolini's body was exhibited in 1945. This dual historical weight gives the location a particular significance in Italy's memory landscape.

Location: Milan

Inception: 1960

Creator: Giannino Castiglioni

Height: 500 cm

GPS coordinates: 45.48608,9.21549

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05