“The Jewish community has said it wanted him to have the fate of Bin Laden, with his ashes scattered at sea, to avoid creating a place of pilgrimage,” Giachini said, according to the Telegraph.

“However, whoever wants will be able to pay homage to a figure who has become a symbol of dignity, freedom and human suffering. We have not allowed the authorities or the Jewish community to walk all over us,” Giachini said.

Reports last week said Priebke’s body had gone missing, but Giachini said the casket is in the Rome airport, awaiting confirmation of the burial location.