Kłopotliwe dziedzictwo Predappio.

Abstract

Contested Heritage of Predappio. Conflicting Memories and Construction of the European City Narrative This paper is devoted to the problem of Predappio as a place of contested memory. Benito Mussolini’s hometown is presented in literature as a symbolic site of the divided memory of the fascist regime. In what follows, I will examine the process of shaping the image of Predappio from the fascist period to the present day, as well as strategies implemented by local authorities to overcome the legacy of this difficult heritage and build a positive narrative of the city.

Keywords

• Contested heritage
• city narrative
• fascism
• Italy