Monument to Giuseppe Mazzini

The Monument to Giuseppe Mazzini is a bronze statue of the Italian patriot seated on a square marble base in Rome. The pedestal features continuous high-relief carvings that decorate all sides of the stone foundation.

The sculptor Ettore Ferrari received the commission for this monument in 1902, but political disputes delayed the project significantly. It finally was unveiled in 1949, decades after the original commission was given.

The base reliefs show scenes of struggle and liberation that reflect Mazzini's ideals about freedom and national unity. The carved figures emerging from the marble tell stories of people breaking free from oppression, which was central to his political vision.

The monument stands in Piazzale Ugo La Malfa near Circo Massimo and can be viewed from multiple angles around the plaza. It is easy to locate as it sits in a central position on Aventine Hill.

The marble base contains portrait medallions of figures who played important roles in Italian independence. Several sculptured forms appear to emerge from the stone itself, creating the impression of figures breaking free from the material.