The Monument to the Sailor of Italy is a rudder-shaped structure about 53 meters high that stands out over the port of Brindisi; the structure is made of …
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Feb 17, 2025
We stopped for 5 minutes only during our Brindisi Express tour. Although the monument is just ok, the view of the city from the nearby square is breathtakingFull review by Passenger62956771228
Oct 12, 2024
The Italian Sailor Monument, also known as the Big Rudder, commemorates the the fallen of the Navy and Merchant Navy who lost their lives at sea during the world wars. We only saw it from a distance…Full review by petecmalta
Sep 30, 2024
Do you also find this peculiar monument rather unattractive? There’s a reason for that. The Monumento al Marinaio d’Italia was erected during Benito Mussolini’s regime, inaugurated in 1933. The monu…Full review by Christian M
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