A seven-ton stone. Right here in Piazza della Repubblica stands the In memoria dei Martiri delle Foibe Stone. It’s a poignant reminder of a dark chapter in history. The In memoria dei Martiri delle Foibe Stone is a memorial to the victims of the Foibe massacres and the exodus of Italians from the eastern Adriatic regions. This monument, inaugurated in October 2020, is the largest of its kind in Italy. The In memoria dei Martiri delle Foibe Stone is made of porphyry and depicts a body with outstretched arms, as if crucified, falling into the abyss of a foiba. The inscription reads “In perpetual memory of the martyrs of the Foibe, of those who disappeared without return and of the 350,000 exiles from Venezia Giulia, Istria, Fiume and Dalmatia.” The location is significant. Piazza della Repubblica was once called Piazzale Fiume, a cruel twist of fate given the events it now commemorates. The In memoria dei Martiri delle Foibe Stone is a project two decades in the making, championed by Romano Cramer, himself an exile from Albona. He envisioned this memorial, a place where the displaced could remember and mourn those lost in the Foibe. Artist Piero Tarticchio, whose own father was a victim of the massacres, designed the monument. The In memoria dei Martiri delle Foibe Stone isn’t just a memorial. It’s a symbol of shared memory, a testament to a tragedy long shrouded in silence. The Fondazione Bracco, whose family roots lie in Istria, generously donated the monument to the city of Milan. Their contribution echoes the resilience and determination of those who were forced to flee their homes. This seven-ton stone bears the weight of a tragic history, a history we must never forget. The In memoria dei Martiri delle Foibe Stone serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of remembrance and reconciliation. It is a place where the names of Gorizia, Trieste, Fiume, Istria, and Dalmatia are etched in stone, ensuring that the victims and their stories will never be forgotten.
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