Museo partigiano "Raggruppamento Alfredo Di Dio", History museum and Italian national heritage in Ornavasso, Italy.
The Museo partigiano Raggruppamento Alfredo Di Dio is a history museum in Ornavasso that displays documents, manuscripts, photographs, and objects from World War II. The exhibition focuses on the armed resistance that took place in this region during the Nazi-Fascist occupation.
The building opened in 1988, established through the efforts of Eugenio Cefis, a key commander of the Valtoce Division who secured the location from the Antiglio family. The site has served as a memorial to the armed resistance that developed in this area starting in the mid-1940s.
The museum tells the story of local armed resistance during wartime, showing how people in this area fought back against occupation and fascism. The collection reflects what mattered most to the fighters who lived and operated in this valley.
The museum is located on Via Alfredo Di Dio and offers wheelchair access for visitors with mobility needs. Contact ahead by phone to confirm opening times and arrange your visit accordingly.
The building still bears visible damage from mortar fire and bombing attacks that occurred during the conflict. These marks on the walls serve as a physical reminder that this location was directly caught in the fighting.
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