Recently, Villa Amadei in Salò has regained historical attention on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Liberation, when the Ministry of Popular Culture operated there during the Italian Social Republic. This significant building, located near Villa Bellini, housed ministerial offices and represents a crucial point in the local history of the wartime period. Commemorative events took place in various locations throughout the city, emphasizing the importance of these historical spaces in the context of occupation and its consequences.
In 1943, Minister Fernando Mezzasoma and his staff moved to Salò, where they faced challenges related to the management of culture and information in an increasingly tense climate. The Ministry’s activities included overseeing the press and communications, while officials led a monotonous life far removed from the urban dynamics of Rome. The Ministry’s archives were later subjected to investigations after the war, highlighting the confusion and lack of organization that characterized those turbulent years.
