WHAT TO VISIT IN REDIPUGLIA?

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THE MILITARY SANCTUARY OF REDIPUGLIA

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The Sacrario Militare di Redipuglia is an impressive 22 stories high monument made out of lime stone built into the hillside of Monte Sei Busi, the site of intense battles during World War I. Inaugurated by Mussolini in 1938, it features a fascist architectural style. The monument is one of the biggest WW1 monuments and burriel places in Italy and stands and houses the remains of 100,000 soldiers. Of these, 40,000 are identified, their names engraved in the monument, while the rest, 60,000 unknown soldiers, are buried at the top on both sides of the chapel.

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THE TWELVE ISONZO BATTLES

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Between 1915 and 1917, twelve battles were fought in this area on the banks of the Isonzo river, including at Monte Sei Busi and Monte San Michele. The third Army aimed to liberate Gorizia, but at great cost, leading to the big devastation and loss of soldiers lives. Trieste was liberated in November 1918. In the area around Monte Sei Busi and Monte San Michele, you can still see the trenches, a bunker used for shelter and canons, and the remains of a chapel and field hospital.

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THE ORIGINAL CEMETERY, MONTE ST. ELIA

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Just across from the Sacrario, you'll find the original military cemetery at Monte St. Elia, the first cemetery established after World War I. Here, the graves were once decorated with war objects found in the battle fields and today, bronze replicas of these original items are displayed on the tombstones.

 

THE WAR MUSEUM

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Next to the St. Elia cemetery is the War Museum, which offers insight into the battles fought in the area. The exhibition features maps, photos, war objects, and weapons, providing a detailed picture of the war. Unfortunately, the museum is currently closed for renovation.