National Hall arson marked beginning of Fascism in Europe

Ljubljana, 28 February - The arson of the Trieste National Hall (Narodni dom) by the Fascists a century ago marked the start of a painful period for the Slovenian community that ended up on the Italian side of the border. A documentary shedding light on that event and what followed will premiere in Ljubljana tonight.

Trieste, Italy The Trieste National Hall, a Slovenian cultural centre, was rebuilt between 1988 and 1990 after being torched by Fascists in 1920. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Trieste, Italy
The Trieste National Hall, a Slovenian cultural centre, was rebuilt between 1988 and 1990 after being torched by Fascists in 1920.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Trieste, Italy National Hall in Trieste, a Slovenian cultural centre, was rebuilt between 1988 and 1990 after being torched by fascists in 1920. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA File photo

Trieste, Italy
National Hall in Trieste, a Slovenian cultural centre, was rebuilt between 1988 and 1990 after being torched by fascists in 1920.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
File photo

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