San Gimignano in Provincia di Siena, Tuscany, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)
San Gimignano War Memorial
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 27, 2025
1. San Gimignano War Memorial, north-facing panel
[Text on the base's front, north-facing panel:]
San Gimignano
Ai suoi caduti in guerra
Perche tutti ricordino sempre che la pace fa la grandezza dei popoli
[Text on the base's east-facing panel:]
Ricordo dei caduti della guerra 1915-18
[Text on the base's south-facing panel:]
Ricordo dei caduti nelle guerre 1935-43
[Text on the base's west-facing panel:]
Ricordo dei caduti della resistenza
7 - 9 - 43 25 - 4 - 45
[English translation of the four panels:]
San Gimignano
To those who fell in war
That we may always remember that peace makes the people great
In remembrance of the fallen of the war of 1915-18
In remembrance of the fallen of the wars of 1935-43
In remembrance of the fallen of the resistance
September 7, 1943 April 25, 1945
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1945.
Location. 43° 27.847′ N, 11° 2.522′ E. Marker is in San Gimignano, Toscana (Tuscany), in Provincia di Siena. It is at the intersection of Piazzale Montemaggio (Route SP1) and Viale Roma on Piazzale Montemaggio. The memorial is in the center of
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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: Via Francigena (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Porta San Giovanni / Gate of Saint John (about 90 meters away); Leone Chellini (about 120 meters away); Garibaldo Cepparelli (about 180 meters away); Chiesa di San Francesco / Church of Saint Francis (about 180 meters away); Olinto Ceccarelli (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Adamo Borri (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Leopold II (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Gimignano.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 27, 2025
2. San Gimignano War Memorial, south- and east-facing sides
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 27, 2025
3. San Gimignano War Memorial, west-facing side
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 27, 2025
4. San Gimignano War Memorial, cannon and wreath at the foot of the north-facing side
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 26, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
