San Sabba Rice Mill National Monument and Museum
The Risiera di San Sabba National Monument and Museum in Trieste, Italy, serves as a somber reminder of the region's dark history during World War II. Originally a rice husking facility, it was converted by Nazi forces into a detention and extermination camp. Today, it stands as the only Nazi concentration camp in Italy preserved to bear witness to the atrocities committed within its walls. The museum offers a poignant educational experience, with exhibits detailing the camp's history, the lives of the prisoners, and the broader context of the Holocaust. Visitors can explore the preserved structures, including the cells, crematorium, and the "death cell," where prisoners were held before execution. The Risiera di San Sabba is a place of reflection and remembrance, honoring the memory of those who suffered and perished there.