| Name | Italian Charnel House above Kobarid |
| Full Address | Slovenija, Severna Primorska, Cerkev sv. Antona, Gradič, Kobarid |
| Koordinate | 46.247103, 13.583768 |
| Spletna stran/vir | visit site |
The Italian Charnel House above Kobarid stands on Gradič hill, beside the Church of St. Anthony. It is one of the most recognizable First World War memorials in the Upper Soča Valley and an important stop for understanding the Soča Front.
The memorial is monumental and atmospheric, with a road leading up to it lined by the Stations of the Cross. That approach, together with the hilltop setting and the view over Kobarid, makes the visit feel both historical and contemplative.
According to the Kobarid Museum, the charnel house was opened in September 1938. It contains the mortal remains of 7,014 known and unknown Italian soldiers who fell during the First World War on the Soča Front. The Church of St. Anthony stands at the top of the structure.
You can visit it independently or as part of the Kobarid Historical Trail. The Kobarid Museum also offers guided tours of the charnel house; the visit lasts about one hour and is available in Slovenian, Italian, English, German, and Croatian. Advance notice is required for guided visits.
For a day trip, pair the charnel house with the Kobarid Museum or another stop on the historical trail. It is a short, meaningful stop that works well as part of a wider Soča Valley itinerary.
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