The Foiba of Basovizza, designated a National Monument since 1992, is a place that challenges our conscience and collective memory.
Once a mining shaft originally over 250 meters deep, it has become the main memorial and symbol of the tragedy of the foibe and the Julian-Dalmatian exodus: a silence that still speaks.
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Opening days
The Memorial Site of the Foiba of Basovizza is always open, with no time restrictions.
The Documentation Center is open daily, including weekdays and public holidays, with hours varying by season:
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March – June: Open every day, weekdays and holidays.
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July – February: Open every day, weekdays and holidays.
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Opening times
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March – June: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Open every day, no closing days.
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July – February: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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Closing
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March – June: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Open every day, no closing days.
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July – February: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Closed on Wednesdays.
Holiday Exceptions:
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Closed on December 25 and January 1.
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On December 24 and 31, the center closes at 2:00 PM.
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Extra Opening times
Open on all national holidays and on the Feast Day of the Patron Saint (November 3rd), even if these fall on a regular closing day.
- Web Foiba di Basovizza - National Monument
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Feature List
- Info line
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Accessibility
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The site is accessible to visitors with disabilities: there is an elevator to reach the upper floor. It is not very spacious, but a wheelchair is available on-site in case the visitor’s own wheelchair does not fit.
Please note: there are no chairs or benches along the visiting route.
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In May 1945, the site became the scene of summary executions of Italian civilians and soldiers: here, at the hands of the occupying Titoist troops, several hundred Italians lost their lives, while many deportees perished in Yugoslav concentration camps.
VISIT ROUTE – AT A GLANCE
Begin at the Foiba of Basovizza, where silence speaks and memory becomes tangible. A metal covering now seals the slab that once closed the shaft, while a scaffold topped with a cross recalls the distinctive hoist once used for exploring the foibe. Then proceed to the Documentation Center, passionately managed by the Lega Nazionale, where you can explore news, images, and in-depth insights.
NOT TO BE MISSED
The site invites deep reflection, enriched by the historical analysis provided by the Documentation Center—an institution capable of giving voice to silence.
Additional Info
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Whisper headsets are mandatory for school groups and guided tours (available for purchase at the ticket office).
Dogs are allowed inside the Castle only if carried or in a pet carrier.
Where
Strada Statale 14 - Località Basovizza, 34149, Trieste
Transportation
By Bus:
Line 51 from Trieste Centrale station or Line 39 from Cattinara Hospital – get off at Via Gruden stop, then walk approximately 15 minutes to reach the Monument.
By Car:
Approximately 20 minutes from Trieste Centrale station. Free parking available nearby.
