Denkmäler in Turin

Monuments and Artworks of Turin

Turin's urban landscape is defined by its collection of public art and historical commemorations. This list features iconic landmarks like the Fontana Monumentale dei Dodici Mesi in Valentino Park and the towering monument to Vittorio Emanuele II. From 19th-century bronze statues of Italian unification heroes to modern memorials honoring workers and local communities, these sites reflect the city's military history, political evolution, and architectural diversity.

Fontana Monumentale dei Dodici Mesi

Designed by Carlo Ceppi for the 1898 National Exhibition, this large fountain in Valentino Park features statues representing the twelve months and four rivers of Turin: the Po, Dora, Sangone, and Stura.

Giuseppe Garibaldi

Bronze statue of the Italian general created by Odoardo Tabacchi in 1887. It stands on a granite pedestal in the gardens along the Po river.

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Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II

The Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II is a statuary monument atop a set of columns, honoring the first King of Italy, and located in Turin,…

Guglielmo Pepe

An 1858 bronze statue by Stefano Varni honoring the Neapolitan general who defended Venice during the 1848 revolution.

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Autiere d'Italia

Monument dedicated to the Italian military motor corps, located near the National Automobile Museum.

A Primo Nebiolo

Memorial dedicated to the long-time president of the International Association of Athletics Federations, located near the Primo Nebiolo Stadium.

Colonna del Centenario

A tall column erected in 1961 to celebrate the centenary of Italian unification, situated in the southern part of the city.

Giuseppe Consul

Monument dedicated to the local trade unionist and political figure Giuseppe Consul.

Torre di controllo dell'Aeroporto di Mirafiori

The remaining structure of the control tower from Turin's first airport, which operated in the Mirafiori district during the early 20th century.

Lastra commemorativa ai caduti del Pilonetto

A memorial plaque dedicated to the local residents of the Pilonetto district who died during the World Wars.

Ricordo ai caduti

Local memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives in conflict.

Ai caduti sul lavoro

Monument honoring victims of workplace accidents, reflecting the city's industrial heritage.

1706

Memorial marking the site of the 1706 Siege of Turin, a pivotal event in the War of the Spanish Succession.

Ai caduti di tutte le guerre, del lavoro, della violenza

A collective memorial honoring victims of war, labor accidents, and violence.

Monumento ai caduti

Local war memorial dedicated to the fallen.

Umberto I

Monument to King Umberto I of Italy, located in the Superga district.

Ai Caduti di tutte le guerre

Memorial dedicated to those who fell in all wars.

Ai caduti di Barca e Bertolla

Neighborhood memorial dedicated to the fallen soldiers from the Barca and Bertolla areas.

Croce ai Caduti di Madonna di Campagna

A memorial cross dedicated to the fallen soldiers of the Madonna di Campagna neighborhood.