Initiatives for the August 2 anniversary

On Friday, August 2, Bologna will commemorate the massacre at the station on its 44th anniversary with several initiatives promoted by the Municipality of Bologna and the Victims' Family Association, in collaboration with Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane and Unipol Gruppo.

Between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., the running relays Per non dimenticare and the cycling relays will arrive at Parco della Montagnola.

At 8:30 a.m. the procession will leave from Piazza Nettuno, arriving in Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, passing through Via Indipendenza, Via dei Mille and Via Amendola.

At 10:25 a.m. in Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, the train's triple whistle will commemorate the explosion, followed by a minute's silence in memory of the victims and a speech by Mayor Matteo Lepore.

At 9:15 p.m. in Piazza Maggiore will be the final concert of the “August 2” International Composition Competition, dedicated to orchestral scores. Admission is free while seats last, and the concert will be broadcast live on Rai5 and Rai Radio3.

To see the full programme visit the website