Parco della Rimembranza, Memorial park on Maddalena Hill, Turin, Italy
The Parco della Rimembranza sits at the highest point of Turin's hills and spreads across roughly 90 hectares. The area offers more than 45 kilometers of walking trails and is planted with about 21,000 trees of different species.
King Victor Emmanuel III opened the park on September 20, 1925, dedicating it to 4,787 Turin soldiers who died in World War I. The creation reflected a broader European movement to honor war losses through public memorials.
Each tree here carries a memorial plaque honoring a fallen soldier, turning the space into a living monument where nature and remembrance merge. Walking beneath these trees, visitors encounter the names of individuals etched into plaques that mark the path.
The area sits at 715 meters elevation and offers clear views of Turin and the Western Alps from several viewpoints. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as many trails are hilly and there are numerous routes to explore.
A bronze lighthouse commissioned by Senator Giovanni Agnelli stands at the summit in 1928. This monument was designed as a visual signal for the city of Turin and remains a distinctive feature of the skyline today.
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