The breathtaking war memorial of Redipuglia is the largest commemorative shrine in Italy and one of the largest in the world. Designed by Giovanni Greppi in the 1930s its step-like structure host the remains of 39,857 identified soldiers whose name plaques adorn the 22 steps, while at the summit a votive chapel commemorates 60,330 unknown soldiers. Every year on 4th November a remembrance service is held here.
Sacrario militare di Redipuglia
Friuli Venezia Giulia
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