Victory square

While it might not be the most beautiful Italian square, Piazza della VIttoria has a great historical value. In the middle of the square is found the monument with the same name dedicated to the Victory of Italy against the Austro Hungarian Empire during the World War I. It is a triumphal arch built in the style of a classical monument but incorporating fascist symbols and writings. Some researchers believe that it was Mussolini himself to elaborate the first draft of the design that was later built.
An inscription in the arch celebrates the Italians bringing civilisation to local South Tyrolian inhabitants seen as uncivilised and for this reason is considered to be nowadays a controversial landmark. It’s difficult to decide the destiny of this fascist memory, and in the past it was proposed to demolish it or to change its dedication. During this process in 2001, the square was renamed as ‘Peace Square’, but its name was brought back to the original ‘Liberty Square’ after a referendum in which the people chose to keep its historical meaning. The Victory square is located right beyond the Talavera River as an entrance gate to the fascist district adorned with linear buildings and portico.