Monumento dell'indipendenza, Independence monument in Piazza Indipendenza, Treviso, Italy.
The Monumento dell'indipendenza is a marble sculpture in Piazza Indipendenza in Treviso, showing a figure holding an Italian flag and a laurel crown. The sculpture rises 713 centimeters tall and is made from Carrara marble.
Luigi Borro created this marble work in 1875 to commemorate Treviso's liberation from Austro-Hungarian rule following the third Italian war of independence. The work was completed right after this conflict and marks a turning point in the city's history.
The monument shows a province breaking free from chains, symbolizing the end of foreign domination and the achievement of national independence. Visitors can read this message of liberation directly in how the figure is portrayed standing in the central plaza.
The monument stands on the central Piazza Indipendenza near Palazzo dei Trecento and the Chamber of Commerce building, making it a natural reference point on city walks. Its location in the heart of town makes it easy to reach on foot from nearby attractions.
The bronze inscription at the base reads "Ai morti per la Patria, la Provincia MDCCCLXVI" and honors those who died for their country. This ancient Roman numeral inscription on the pedestal points to a very specific moment in Italian history.
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