by InTrieste
This Friday, the city of Trieste launched a series of cultural initiatives to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its return to Italy, a significant moment in the city’s postwar history. At Palazzo Gopcevich, officials unveiled “Vola Colomba,” a program featuring two major exhibitions and various events running through December 8.
The exhibition “Lunario Triestino 1953-’54” offers a photographic journey through the final year of Allied occupation, leading to Trieste’s reintegration into Italy in October 1954. Meanwhile, “Cronache triestine 1945-’54,” hosted at the Diego de Henriquez Museum of War for Peace, focuses on the decade of political and social challenges that shaped the city during and after World War II.
Giorgio Rossi, Trieste’s Councillor for Culture, noted the significance of the anniversary, calling it “an opportunity to reflect on the city’s history and identity.” The initiative also features theatrical performances and guided tours, including a new adaptation of “Un ottobre a Trieste” by Pierluigi Sabatti, scheduled for October 30.
Here are a few key events from Trieste’s 70th-anniversary celebrations:
- Exhibition: “Lunario Triestino 1953-’54”
- Palazzo Gopcevich, October 4 – December 8
- A photographic exhibition showcasing the critical events leading up to Trieste’s return to Italy, featuring 300 photographs and historical artifacts.
- Exhibition: “Cronache Triestine 1945-’54”
- Diego de Henriquez Museum of War for Peace, October 4 – December 8
- Focuses on the political and social complexities during the decade of Allied occupation, with documents and objects from the period.
- Theatrical Performance: “Vola Colomba”
- Teatro Bobbio, October 30, 8:30 p.m.
- A stage adaptation of Pierluigi Sabatti’s Un ottobre a Trieste, reflecting on the historic events of October 26, 1954.
- Guided Tours of the Exhibitions
- Several dates throughout October and November, offering deeper insights into the historical context of the exhibitions, with free entry at select times.
These events provide a rare opportunity for locals and visitors alike to explore the enduring legacy of Trieste’s turbulent past and its return to Italy in 1954.
