San Giovanni in Firenze in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
Abramo Genazzini
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 25, 2025
1. Abramo Genazzini Stumbling Stone
Abramo Genazzani
Nato 1896
Arrestato 27.2.1944
Deportato
Auschwitz
Assassinato
[English translation:]
Abramo Genazzani Born 1896
Arrested February 27, 1944
Deported
Auschwitz
Murdered
Erected 2019.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 27, 1944.
Location. 43° 46.264′ N, 11° 15.476′ E. Marker is in Firenze, Toscana (Tuscany), in Cittΰ Metropolitana di Firenze. It is in San Giovanni. It is on Via del Proconsolo north of Via dei Pandolfini. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Via del Proconsolo 6, Firenze, Toscana 50122, Italy. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Schengen Area, a coastal Mediterranean country, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Byzantine Empire, the Roman Empire, and specifically the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mario Melli Genazzini (here, next to this marker); Elena Genazzani (a few steps from this marker); Sarcofago / Sarcophagus (within shouting distance of this marker); Chiesa di Santa Margherita dei Cerchi / Church of Saint Margaret of the Cerchi (within shouting distance of this marker); Il Palazzo / The Palazzo
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More about this marker. The three related markers were among the many placed in sidewalks in Florence as part of the "Stumbling Stone" (German: stolpersteine) project, a multi-city effort to remember local Holocaust victims. It is believed that these particular stones were installed in 2019.
About 7,500 Italian Jews are believed to have been murdered in the Holocaust.
Regarding Abramo Genazzini. A database of Italian victims of the Holocaust says that Abramo Genazzini was actually sent to Buchenwald after his arrest in 1944. He is honored at this spot alongside his sister, Elena, and his nephew, Mario Melli.
Also see . . .
1. Stepping Stones Reveal a Path into Italy's Dark History. (Submitted on August 15, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Holocaust Encyclopedia: Italy. (Submitted on August 16, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 25, 2025
2. Three Genazzini "Stumbling Stones"
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 25, 2025
3. Genzazzini "stumbling stones"
Credits. This page was last revised on August 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
