The War Memorial in Ancona, Italy, is a circular temple with eight scalloped columns and a staircase that leads down to the sea. Originally designed by Guido Cirilli in the 1920s, it was proposed for construction by the Ancona city council just a few days after the end of World War 1, and was funded by voluntary contributions from the citizens. The competition for the design was held in 1923.
The monument is surrounded by a merlated wall with helm and sword decorations and two pillars with eclectic capitals mark the start of the upper staircase. It also houses the Bollettino della Vittoria, announcing the victory of Italy in WW1, delivered by General Armando Diaz on November 4, 1918. The monument is locally known simply as 'the Monument'.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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