civico museo della risiera di san sabba

A terrible reminder of the horrors of ww1 which has been respectfully converted into a museum containing poignant letters and stories of former prisoners. Well used by local schools to uncover the previously hidden injustices for present generations.

A former rice husking facility turned prison camp. In 1944 a crematory plant (aka oven) was installed. This was destroyed by fleeing Nazis at the end of the war, as was customary, to remove evidence of the heinous crimes. It just goes to show that somewhere in the back of their minds, they knew what they were doing was wrong. The website, highly recommended, gives a very thorough history in six different languages along with photos. I read through it prior to heading over and found that it filled in the details which some may find lacking at the site. Free entrance. Open everyday from 9:00 - 19:00

In this place you have the chance to connect with this part of the history. It's simple and it has gallery with photos. Very moving

Worth a stop if WWII history interests you. It is good that these awful places are not forgotten in history. We took bus #10 from Goldoni Square, almost to the end of the line, Valmaura stop with large grocery story opposite bus stop. The museum is 1 short block away. Ask to watch the 20 minute movie,also available in English.

The feeling you get when visiting this site is absolutely indescribable! This is a place for mediation over the horrors human kind is capable of. It's a must-see!

On my first visit years ago, I was amazed that a Nazi prison and oven were located so close to a busy section of a major town. While the Risiera doesn't have modern museum technology components, this is a must-see to learn about a chilling aspect of European history and pay homage to the many victims who lost their lives here. Easily accessible by public transportation. We didn't see a place to pay on any of our visits, but donations can be made in the book store.

By taxi from Trieste city the fare is about 10 euros but it's easy to catch a bus back. We got the number 10. It is well worth laying th 4 euros for the audio guide as little if the written info is translated into English. Plan to spend about 2 hours here but there isn't much else close by in terms of cafés etc. Not for the faint hearted, thus is not a comfortable place to visit but well worth the effirt

It's a kind of sight that makes you think about all injustices and atrocities that happened and are still happening all over the world. A must-see for youngsters who have to learn something about WW2 and condemn atrocities that happened then

This monument allows remembering one of the worst part of the Second World War, i.e., the deportation and killing of Jews by the Nazis. It is a very sad feeling that you may feel while visiting it. Thus, it is an important lesson to the new generations about what should never happen again, but it is not the top place to visit if the goal is holiday and fun.

A very sad place, but one of the better maintained sights in Trieste. The entry is free. Audio guide is only 2 euro.Most of the exhibits have English text with it.I took bus 20 just outside the main train station. Get off the bus at the stop just after the right turn to Via di Valmaura (the bus does not turn into this road it goes straight on Via Flavia) Walk down Via di Valmaura till you see Familia Superstore on your left- keep going past it and the first road to your left is Via G. Palatucci - it is not marked but there is a ceramics store on the opposite corner. Walk down the road and you will see San Sabba on your right.I took bus 10 back - this takes you from Valmaura to Piazza Tommaseo.Just a note on the logic of the buses: On the bus the name in big letters at the bottom is where the bus is going and the smaller letters above it is where it started ( I think !! - well that is what I figured from the buses I took.)Also at the bus stops if there is a list of stops then the order is from top to bottom. Some stations - like the number 10 bus at Piazza Goldini - has stops for bus 10 virtually 20 meters apart but one is the "going" and other is the "coming" one.

Until I arrived in Trieste, I was not aware that the only concentration camp in Italy had been located there. It can be visited and has excellent interpretive exhibitions with texts in many languages. This was not simply a transit point. There was an oven. You cannot get over the shock. Important part of local history

We drove here and parked in the Lisl lot, free parking. Now how to find the museum? We read in another review to look for the red brick building. One problem: there are 2 red brick buildings. Naturally we chose the wrong one, which was a very bright red and only partially made of stone. The other all brick building is a lighter shade of red. Now how to enter the museum? It turns out there is only a single entry point and it was as far away as possible from where we were parked. So if you pull in and parked like we did very close to the Lisl store, do an about face 180 degree turn, walk toward the light red building. You are looking at the rear of the building and you must walk around the entire large building to get to the front and only entrance point. Whew! I hope I have saved a few people from exasperation. Now what about the museum itself? Entrance is free, so go ahead and pop for the helpful audio tour for 2 euros. The museum is wonderfully done. Highlights for us included the cells, the smokestack sculpture, the former nazi auto storage garage with many graphic exhibits, and the leaded swing stick used to beat prisoners into submission. Serious and painful material for sure, but unfortunately based on real events that happened here.

I really appreciated this layout because I think reinforced concrete is an high-hitting but very effective choice to express human drama and sense of oppression. Give a look to the cells: they are so narrow you can't believe people could survive inside! My suggestion is to visit also the Foiba of Basovizza (just outside Trieste), in the same day if possible: different location, same tragedy.

This isn't an attraction you enjoy but it is one you go to. It's a pain to find unless you park in Lidl and look behind you for the red brick building - many thanks to the reviewer who mentioned this. It's sad beyond measure but nicely done - its not ott nor is it gratuitous - its a terrible story told well. Get an English handset to listen to because not all the exhibits etc are translated. Let's never forget!

Very moving and at the same time disturbing, but a reminder of a terrible time in this World's history. The museum is well done and made even easier with an audio guide. The Museum is a bit off the beaten track, but definitely on the bus line and once you are on the bus it is an easy ride there and back. This museum is for everyone and this museum is brilliantly preserved yet also presented in a very special and interesting way!on a separate note: the toilets were the most disgusting we encountered in a long time. so come with an empty bladder!