Monuments to the martyrs of Fascism

The Monuments to the Martyrs of Fascism is a stone structure with sculptures by Ercole Drei located in the Certosa cemetery, a large burial ground in Bologna. The memorial stands within a secluded section of the complex and displays the architectural characteristics typical of early twentieth-century design.

The memorial was built in the 1920s during the fascist era to honor individuals who died in political conflicts. Restoration work in the early 2010s helped preserve its structural integrity and sculptural elements for the future.

The monument incorporates traditional Italian sculptural elements while reflecting the architectural preferences of the early twentieth century political movement.

The memorial is located in Cloister VI of the Certosa cemetery and can be visited during standard opening hours. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the grounds are expansive and require considerable walking.

The sculptures were created by Ercole Drei, a skilled Italian artist whose works at this location have been carefully preserved. His artistic details make the memorial a remarkable example of stonework craftsmanship from that period.

Location: Bologna

Architects: Giulio Ulisse Arata

Creator: Ercole Drei

GPS coordinates: 44.49641,11.31006

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02