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War memorial

Built by the will of Frederick II for defensive purpose of the East coast of Sicily on a promontory surrounded by sea. In 1669, the eruption gets the Castle away from the sea.

The monument to those who perished in Africa was designed in 1938, during the Fascist era in memory of the campaign for the colonization of East Africa, by Romano Romanelli.

Initially destined to the city of Addis Abeba in Ethiopia, the work was then placed in Siracusa, after having been abandoned for long time in stores and warehouses (with the consequence that some pieces were stolen or were destroyed).

As set by the same Romanelli, the monument is located on the Riviera Dionisio il Grande with its bow facing the sea, in the direction of East Africa.
The monument is made of Carrara marble and white stone; it recalls the shape of a ship and includes six bronze statues representing the military forces of the Italian army, navy and air force who participated in the colonial war; the native troops of Italian East Africa (the so-called Ascari) and Italian workers in Africa.
The work is then surrounded by Carrara marble bas reliefs depicting military and battle’s scenes, scenes of work and the like.

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Riviera Dionisio il Grande
96100 - Siracusa (SR)