Monument to the fallen of Taranto, War memorial in Piazza della Vittoria, Taranto, Italy.
The monument features a central pillar adorned with bronze sculptures, including a Roman trireme ship and soldiers carrying military insignia.
King Vittorio Emanuele III attended the inauguration of the monument in 1930, though its completion with the Aquilifero bronze group occurred in 1953.
The memorial incorporates mythological elements, with statues of Athena and Victory goddesses positioned near the top of the central column.
Annual ceremonies take place at the monument on November 4th and June 10th, with participation from military and civil authorities.
The monument contains a small crypt decorated with mosaics, secured by two wrought iron doors and bearing Latin inscriptions about Italian valor.
Location: Taranto
Creator: Francesco Paolo Como
Address: Piazza della Vittoria - 74122 Taranto (TA) 74100 74100
GPS coordinates: 40.47239,17.23994
Latest update: March 14, 2025 22:21
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