Monumento ai caduti.
Museum | Santa Venerina | Sicily | Italy
The "Monumento ai Caduti" in Santa Venerina, a town in the province of Catania in Sicily, is a monument dedicated to the fallen of the First and Second World Wars. It is located on Piazza Roma and was built in the form of an obelisk. At the top of the monument is a bronze eagle with outstretched wings, holding a memorial wreath with a helmet inside. These symbols represent military service and the sacrifice of the fallen.
The names of the fallen are engraved on the monument, divided by the two world wars. The inscriptions honor the men from Santa Venerina who sacrificed their lives for their country. The dedication reads: "With gratitude and devotion, Santa Venerina erected this monument to its finest sons, who believed in the eternal values of the homeland."
The monument serves as a place of remembrance and reflection for the community and visitors who wish to honor the victims of the wars. It is a significant symbol of the collective memory and history of the region.
