in detail
Following the collapse of the »Gotenlinie« in the summer of 1944, the front line was situated in the area of the communities of Marzabotto, Monzuno and Grizzana Moranti. The partisan brigade »Stella Rossa« (Red Star) was active in this area.
German troops and fascist militias carried out raids and acts of revenge against these attacks. Particularly in the days between 29 September and 5 October 1944, they were responsible for various bloodbaths in which 770 people were murdered. The number of dead totalled 995; among these were 216 children, 316 women and 142 elderly.
The »Monte Sole Historical Park« was established in 1989 by the region of Emilia Romagna. It aims to commemorate the resistance movement and the massacre by the German troops and fascist militias, to spread the message of peace and to protect the environment.
The »Monte Sole Peace School Foundation« intends, using several projects, to promote the dialogue between peoples and cultures and directs its work here particularly towards young people. The Foundation is a place where groups and individuals can meet who want to campaign to defend and spread peace and the principles of freedom and justice and, for these purposes, it organizes educational workshops for school classes of all years.
In the communities of Marzabotto, Monzuno and Grizzana Moranti, the partisan brigade »Stella Rossa« (Red Star) fought against German troops and fascist militias between 1943 and 1945. In several raids and acts of revenge, German troops murdered a total of 995 partisans and civilians.
In 1989 the region of Emilia Romagna established the »Monte Sole Historical Park«. The establishment of the »Monte Sole Peace School Foundation« at the centre of the »Historical Park« followed in 2002.
1943 to 1945
In the communities of Marzabotto, Monzuno and Grizzana Moranti, the partisan brigade 'Stella Rossa' (Red Star) fought against German troops and fascist militis. Hundreds of civilians are murdered in a series of raids and acts of revenge.
29 September 1944
Start of a raid against the 'Stella Rossa' brigade. By 5 October 1944, 770 partisans and civilians had been murdered.
1989
Establishment of the 'Monte Sole Historical Park' by the region of Emilia Romagna. The park covers the boundaries of the communities of Marzabotto, Monzuno and Grizzana Moranti.
2002
Establishment of the 'Monte Sole Peace School Foundation' at the centre of the 'Historical Park'.
