Saint Martin ossuary, Ossuary church in San Martino della Battaglia, Italy.
The Saint Martin ossuary contains a collection of bones and skulls from soldiers, displayed behind an altar within a religious chapel building.
The ossuary, inaugurated in 1870, preserves remains of military personnel who died during the Second Italian War of Independence Battle of Solferino in 1859.
Memorial plaques mounted on exterior walls honor fighters from different Italian cities, presenting a record of regional participation in the independence conflict.
Located at coordinates 45.42704, 10.60493 in Desenzano del Garda, the ossuary maintains regular visiting hours and offers guided tours for military history enthusiasts.
The structure houses over 1,200 skulls and 2,000 bones recovered from mass graves, arranged in a display formation within the religious space.
Location: Desenzano del Garda
Inception: June 24, 1870
GPS coordinates: 45.42704,10.60493
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:44
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