Monument to the Sailor of Italy
Monument to the Sailor of Italy, War memorial in Brindisi, Italy.
Description
The Monument to the Sailor of Italy is a 53-meter tall concrete structure shaped like a ship's rudder and covered in golden limestone, standing near Brindisi's harbor. Inside the crypt, black marble slabs bear approximately 6,850 names of military and merchant sailors who died since 1860.
History
The monument was inaugurated on November 4, 1933, with King Victor Emmanuel III attending to honor sailors who died in World War I. The structure emerged during a period when Italy sought to commemorate its maritime past and naval losses.
Culture
The monument honors Italian sailors, and its rudder shape rises prominently above the harbor as a symbol of maritime sacrifice. Visitors can read the names carved in the crypt, connecting the memorial directly to individual lives lost at sea.
Practical
The monument stands near the harbor and is easily accessible from the surrounding area, with plenty of space to walk around and view it from various angles. Those wanting to visit the interior crypt should note that the entrance is not at the base, so exploring the site helps locate it.
Did you know?
The site displays two anchors and two cannons from the Austro-Hungarian ships Tegetthoff and Viribus Unitis, captured during naval battles in 1918. These ship components serve as tangible reminders of Italian naval victories in the final years of the war.
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