Now a National Monument and a place of remembrance, the Risiera di San Sabba powerfully recounts a tragic chapter of 20th-century history.
Originally built as a rice husking factory, during the Nazi occupation it became the only concentration camp in Italy with a crematorium. Established as a "rice mill" in the late 1800s, it was later designated by the Nazis as a Polizeihaftlager (police detention camp) to serve three main purposes: the elimination of hostages and prisoners, the sorting of deportees, and the storage of looted goods. The site was recognized as a National Monument in 1965 and became a Civic Museum in 1975, welcoming over 130,000 visitors annually.
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Opening days
Open from Monday to Sunday.
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Opening times
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The museum is closed on December 25th and January 1st.
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On December 24th and December 31st, the museum closes early at 2:00 PM.
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Closing
February 1st – October 12th: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:30 PM)
October 13th – January 31st: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:30 PM)
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Extra Opening times
We are open every day, including National Holidays and on the city's Patron Saint Day (November 3rd), even if they fall on a day the museum is normally closed.
- Web The Risiera di San Sabba Museum
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Feature List
- Info line
The tour includes the monumental spaces with the cells and the area where the crematorium once stood. The Museum hall illustrates the history of the site with various objects, documents, and videos. Temporary exhibitions are also set up in the commemoration hall.
A visit to one of the most representative places of remembrance of the tragedies of World War II. The Risiera combines the emotional power of its memorial architecture with a rigorous yet accessible museum experience, telling a story that demands to be heard.
Services
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Audioguide
Price: €3.50
Methods:
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Rental device
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Web app to be used with your own smartphone or other device.
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Visits
From March 1st to May 31st, booking is mandatory for all groups and schools, even if you do not request a guided tour.
Booking by email at edu@coopculture.it (for educational groups and schools)
Booking by email at tour@coopculture.it (for all other groups)
Where
Via Giovanni Palatucci 5, 34148, Trieste
Transportation
Temporary Entrance
Due to ongoing construction, the temporary entrance to the Risiera di San Sabba is at Piazzale De Simone.
How to Get Here
By Bus:
Line 8: Get off at the Via del Carpineto stop. It's about a 7-minute walk from there.
Line 10: Get off at the Valmaura stop. This is a 3-minute walk.
By Car:
From Trieste Centrale station, the drive is approximately 10-15 minutes.
Free, unguarded parking is available behind the Risiera di San Sabba. You can enter the parking area from Via Palatucci and Via Rio Primario.
There is a reserved parking space for visitors with disabilities on Via Rio Primario.
By Bicycle:
Bike racks are available at Piazzale De Simone.
For Coaches:
Coaches are not permitted to park in front of or near the entrance. They may only stop briefly to drop off visiting groups.
