Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum

This museum in Ortona covers the December 1943 battle between Canadian and German forces, displaying military artifacts, photographs, uniforms, and personal belongings. The collection documents the fighting and its impact on the city during World War II.

The museum opened in 2002 to commemorate the eight-day urban battle of 1943 that earned Ortona the designation of Italian Stalingrad during the war. This intense campaign marked a turning point in how fighting unfolded in European cities.

The displays feature personal items and memorabilia from both soldiers and civilians caught in the conflict. These objects reveal how the battle affected the everyday lives of people who lived through it.

The museum sits in the city center and operates on varying schedules throughout the week. The building has wheelchair accessibility, making it easy for all visitors to move through the galleries.

The collection features evidence of mouse-holing tactics, where Canadian soldiers created openings through building walls to move between structures. This unconventional combat method allowed troops to advance while avoiding direct street fighting.

Location: Ortona

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Tuesday,Friday 09:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00; Wednesday 09:00-13:00; Thursday 16:00-19:00; Saturday 17:00-19:00; Sunday 10:00-12:00

Phone: +390859068207

Email: mubaortona@libero.it

Website: https://mab.comuneortona.ch.it

GPS coordinates: 42.35311,14.40366

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40