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Visit Corniglia's moving Memorial to Fallen Soldiers in World War I, a unique tribute portraying a young man in peace. The poignant monument in Piazza Largo Taragio is a stark reminder of the brutal toll of WWI.
In the heart of Corniglia's Piazza Largo Taragio stands a unique and moving tribute to the fallen soldiers of World War I. Italy lost an estimated 650,000 men during this brutal conflict. The monument departs from traditional war memorials, portraying a young man without weapons or uniform. His uplifted head and outstretched palms symbolize a peaceful presence, gazing into the distance with a gaunt, haunted look.
This poignant memorial stands as a stark reminder of the immense sacrifice made by countless young lives in the trenches of WWI. The pedestal bears the Latin phrase 'Corniglia / Ai Sudi Caduti' (Those who have fallen). Despite its online elusiveness, the monument serves as a solemn and powerful reminder of the human cost of war. Encircled by cafes and restaurants in the small square, Piazza Largo Taragio, and overlooked by the 18th-century Oratory of St. Catherine, the memorial invites reflection on the profound impact of historical conflicts.
