Monumental military cemetery of Arsiero

This monumental military cemetery features carefully arranged graves, memorial sculptures, and inscriptions that honor fallen soldiers from both Italian and Austro-Hungarian armies who died during World War I.

Established in 1929, the cemetery was built to replace a smaller military burial ground at Monte Caviojo and officially inaugurated in 1930 with members of the House of Savoy in attendance.

The central ossuary contains the remains of 403 Italian and 726 Austro-Hungarian unknown soldiers, symbolizing brotherhood in death and promoting peace between former enemy nations through shared remembrance.

Annual commemorative ceremonies are held on November 4th for National Unity Day and on October 5th for the Italian-Austrian peace meeting, drawing official delegations and visitors from both countries.

The cemetery houses the Cristo Mutilato, a damaged crucifix found as a stump after church bombings during the war, preserved as a powerful symbol of sacrifice and redemption.

Location: Arsiero

Inception: September 22, 1929

GPS coordinates: 45.80072,11.35877

Latest update: November 24, 2025 08:48