by InTrieste
Muggia has unveiled a large new mural at one of the main entrances to the town, transforming an industrial wall into a visual tribute to its history and maritime identity.
The artwork, a 95-meter-long and 4.2-meter-high mural along Via Trieste, was commissioned by the municipality and created by artist Davide Comelli with Mattia Campo Dall’Orto. It is painted on the wall of the former Felszegi shipyard site, now known as San Rocco.
Mayor Paolo Polidori said the project had long been part of the administration’s plans to improve the town’s entrance while highlighting Muggia’s heritage. The mural traces the city’s story from the ancient Castellieri settlements and the Venetian Republic to modern times, with particular focus on shipbuilding, a defining part of local history.
Historical images from the municipal library, the Carà Museum, and private collections were used to shape the narrative. Alongside scenes of shipyard life, the mural also features the Mandracchio harbor, artist Ugo Carà, and symbols of Muggia’s connection to the sea.
Touches of color throughout the largely monochrome work pay tribute to the town’s famous Carnival tradition.
City officials said the mural is intended not only to welcome visitors but also to create a sense of recognition for residents, some of whom have identified family members among the faces portrayed.
