by InTrieste
This Sunday marks the last chance to explore the poignant exhibition “December 7, 1943: Destination Lager,” housed in the solemn Commemoration Hall of the San Sabba Rice Mill Museum, a site of profound historical significance and a designated National Monument.
Inaugurated on December 7, 2023, the exhibition commemorates the eightieth anniversary of a somber chapter in history—the departure of the first convoy of Jewish deportees from Trieste’s railway station. Through the lens of recent scholarly research, the exhibition illuminates the initial months of Nazi occupation in the Adriatic Littoral and the harrowing racial and political deportations that ensued under the OZAK administration.
Visitors are invited to engage with a narrative that weaves together individual stories and broader historical currents, shedding light on the human impact of these events. The meticulously curated collection of documents, photographs, and artifacts offers a sobering reflection on this dark period.
The exhibition is accessible to the public at no cost, with the San Sabba Rice Mill Museum open daily from 9 AM to 7 PM. A comprehensive catalog, available in Italian, English, and Slovenian, can be downloaded in PDF format from the museum’s official website (https://risierasansabba.it/), ensuring that the stories and insights of the exhibition reach a global audience.
As the closing date approaches, this final weekend presents an essential opportunity for both locals and visitors to engage with a significant historical exhibition that underscores the enduring importance of remembrance and education.
