The Monumento ai Caduti d’Africa is a commemorative monument by sculptor Romano Romanelli, completed in Syracuse, Sicily in 1938. The work was commissioned to honour those who died in Italian military campaigns in Africa.
Romanelli was an Italian sculptor whose practice spanned the early twentieth century. His monumental works were characteristic of public commemoration in interwar Italy, employing figural and architectural forms to mark collective memory and sacrifice.
The monument stands as a historical document of Syracuse’s urban landscape and reflects the commemorative practices of its period. It remains a significant public work within the city.
About Romano Romanelli
Romanelli was an Italian sculptor active during a formative period of modern Italian art. He contributed substantially to public monuments and commemorative works, establishing his reputation through large-scale figural sculpture.
Details
- Creator: Romano Romanelli
- Year: 1938
- Location: Syracuse, Sicily, Italy
- Type: Commemorative monument
- Subject: Fallen soldiers in African campaigns
Frequently asked questions
Who designed this monument?
The monument was designed by Romano Romanelli, an Italian sculptor.
When and where was it built?
It was completed in Syracuse, Sicily in 1938.
What does the monument commemorate?
The monument honours those who fell in Italian military campaigns in Africa.
