Ossuary Monument in the Pasubio
A solemn monument to the fallen of the First World War, erected in the high valleys of the Pasubio massif and inaugurated in 1926.
At a glance
The Ossuary Monument stands at Pian delle Fugazze in the Pasubio Valleys, a region scarred by intense fighting during the First World War. Designed by Vicentine architect Ferruccio Chemello, it commemorates those who died in one of the war’s most brutal theaters.
History
Construction began in 1920, five years after the armistice. The monument was officially inaugurated on 29 August 1926, marking a formal act of remembrance for the thousands who had perished in the mountain campaigns. Its creation reflected the widespread impulse across Europe to honor the fallen through permanent memorials.
What you see
Ferruccio Chemello’s design expresses the solemnity appropriate to its purpose. The structure rises from the landscape of Pian delle Fugazze, a high plateau whose very geography speaks of the fierce mountain warfare that took place there during 1915–1918.
Cultural significance
The monument is both a burial place and a memorial, containing the remains of soldiers and serving as a focal point for remembrance of the Great War’s mountain front. It embodies the post-war need to process collective trauma through architecture and ritual.
Key facts
- Address: Pian delle Fugazze, Valli del Pasubio, Veneto
- Coordinates: 45.75173670146278, 11.192885041236877
- Designed by: Ferruccio Chemello
- Construction: 1920–1926
- Phone: 0445 593011
- Website: http://ossariodelpasubio.it
Practical information
The monument is accessible year-round. For current opening hours and any seasonal closures, consult the official website or contact the monument directly.
Getting there
The Ossuary Monument is located at Pian delle Fugazze in the Pasubio Valleys, near Vicenza in the Veneto region. The high-altitude setting requires vehicle access via mountain roads. GPS coordinates are provided above for navigation.
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