Ossario di San Martino
The skulls and bones of thousands of soldiers line the walls of this small Italian chapel.

πŸ“œ Small chapel housing skulls and bones of fallen soldiers.
πŸ” Converted into an ossuary in 1870, commemorating a 19th-century conflict.

Why Go

πŸ’€ See over 1,200 skulls and 2,000 bones of soldiers 🏞️ Explore a beautiful park next to the chapel 🚢 Visit the nearby Torre di San Martino for views (small fee) 🀫 Quiet spot, often not frequented by many tourists

Tips

πŸ…ΏοΈ Free gravel parking lot available 🚢 Explore the two small rooms down the steps on either side of the front altar πŸ—ΊοΈ Continue to Solferino for more Risorgimento history

Cost

πŸ’° Entrance to the Ossario is free. Climbing the Torre di San Martino has a small fee.

Hours

πŸ•’ Open all year round.

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