Is it a flame or a grenade? Here at Piazza Armando Diaz, you’re facing the Monument to the Carabinieri. It’s a tribute to the Carabinieri, Italy’s gendarmerie. The sculpture itself is quite intriguing. The artist, Luciano Minguzzi, designed it to resemble a flame, a symbol you’ll find on the Carabinieri’s caps. But look closer, the flame also takes the shape of a grenade, a powerful symbol of their service. The grenade is inscribed with “IR” for the Italian Republic. Thirteen flames shoot out from it, representing the different virtues of the Carabinieri: loyalty, fidelity, ardor, and honor. The monument was inaugurated in 1981 and it holds a special dedication to General Carlo Alberto dalla Chiesa. He bravely fought against terrorism but was tragically assassinated by the Mafia. You can find a plaque honoring him at the base of the monument.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno