The Republic of Ireland joins

The 99th flag on the Colle hill

Fáilte is written everywhere. It means "welcome" in Gaelic and is found constantly, from the entrance to people’s homes to that of the pubs. The Irish are welcoming. On 20 October, the Bell of the Fallen returned the favour and welcomed the Dublin authorities who have officially joined the Peace Memorandum. The flag of the Republic of Ireland was number 99 to be hoisted on the Miravalle Hill. The tricolour was presented by Ambassador Colm Ó Floinn who highlighted the fact that "since Ireland became part of the free nations of the world, our approach to international relations has been guided by the same principles that have inspired the philosophy of Father Rossaro and of all those who have worked to promote the "Peace Bell Foundation of Rovereto" since his time". "Today's ceremony is held in one of the most significant and evocative places in terms of peace paths", the Government Commissioner for the Province of Trento, Sandro Lombardi, pointed out, while "Reggente" Alberto Robol emphasized "our Bell is also a warning for what man does against man in the world, in the destruction of the climate, in the spread of inequalities". Maria Dolens' hundred strokes of peace concluded the ceremony.

Republic of Ireland Ambassador Colm Ó Floinn

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FONDAZIONE OPERA CAMPANA DEI CADUTI

Colle di Miravalle - 38068 Rovereto
Telephone: (0039) 0464.434412 - (0039) 0464.434394
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November to February: 9.00 - 16.30
March, October: 9.00 - 18.00
April to September: 9.00 - 19.00
Open Easter Sunday and Monday

Evening opening: : 16 June to 24 September for the ringing: 21:00-22:00

Last entry 30 minutes before closing time.

The bell rings every day at 8.30 pm standard time, at 9.30 pm summer time and every Sunday at 12 pm

To allow the safe carrying out of some extraordinary maintenance interventions, for which the use of earthmoving vehicles is envisaged, the monumental area of the Foundation is closed to the public on 3-4-5 April 2024.

On 6-7 April the Foundation will be open with the usual times, visiting methods and entrance fees.

For the day of Monday 8th only, to allow the completion of the preliminary works, the external monumental area will be closed again.

On days of partial closure, we also inform you that the main building will remain open to visitors with free entry during normal opening hours (9.00-19.00).