Battle of Ortona 1943 Museum

The Battle of Ortona Museum displays military artifacts, photographs, uniforms, and personal belongings from the intense December 1943 conflict between Canadian and German forces.

The museum, inaugurated in 2002, preserves the memory of the eight-day urban battle that earned Ortona the designation of Italian Stalingrad during World War II.

Three exhibition sections present memorabilia and relics that tell the stories of both military personnel and civilians affected by the devastating battle of Ortona.

Located at Corso Garibaldi 1, the museum opens Tuesday and Friday 09:00-13:00 and 16:00-19:00, with different hours on other days and wheelchair accessibility.

The museum collection includes evidence of mouse-holing tactics, where Canadian soldiers created wall openings to move through buildings while avoiding street combat.

Location: Ortona

Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas

Opening Hours: Martes,Viernes 09:00-13:00, 16:00-19:00; Miércoles 09:00-13:00; Jueves 16:00-19:00; Sábado 17:00-19:00; Domingo 10:00-12:00

Phone: +390859068207

Email: mubaortona@libero.it

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

GPS coordinates: 42.35311,14.40366

Latest update: March 11, 2025 16:13