Museo della Memoria, Assisi 1943-1944

Inspiring Account of the Assisi Community

I was deeply moved by this museum. There was a film and then a few rooms which told the stories of local people who greatly influenced the survival of 300 Jews in 1943 and 1944. The details helped m...

What a story

This is a small museum which tells a great story of heroism and sarcrifice during WW2. Cooperation between the then bishop and the German commander undoubtably saved the city from Allied bombing. The...

A moving story of courage, compassion, and cooperation.

With more than 18 centuries of history a few months spanning 1943 and 1944 are vital to understanding this city. The courage of a Catholic Bishop and the co-operation of many within the city combined ...

A story of heroism from the darkest time of Europe.

An excellent little museum collecting the stories of all the people who risked their lives to defend the right to exist of complete strangers. It's a tale of humanity. The ticket price was fair and t...

very moving and impressive

a very interesting, little known and well told story about Franciscan priests, monks and nuns who risked their lives to rescue Jews. Don’t miss the video. Surprisingly the museum is located in the bi...