Monument to the Martyrs of the Foibe ---

The Monument to the Martyrs of the Foibe represents one of the most important memories of contemporary Italian history, located in the heart of the evocative Città Alta of Bergamo. This commemorative site honors the memory of the victims of the foibe, the karst cavities of Istria and Friuli-Venezia Giulia where, between 1943 and 1945, thousands of Italians lost their lives during the tragic events of the Second World War.

The monument is an important historical testimony that invites citizens and visitors to reflect on one of the most dramatic periods of the twentieth century. The Città Alta of Bergamo, with its perfectly preserved medieval walls, provides an evocative setting for this space dedicated to collective memory. Visiting this place means confronting history i