Vercingetorix Monument, Memorial statue at Mont Auxois, Alise-Sainte-Reine, France.
The copper statue rises 6.6 meters high on a 7-meter granite base, depicting the Gallic chief with long hair and traditional military attire.
Created in 1865 by sculptor Aimé Millet and architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc, the monument marks the location where Vercingétorix surrendered to Julius Caesar in 52 BC.
The inscription on the base reads 'United Gaul, forming one nation with one spirit, can defy the universe', reflecting French national identity.
The monument stands at the summit of Mont Auxois, offering visitors direct access through marked pathways and information panels about the historical site.
The statue construction shares technical similarities with the Statue of Liberty, using copper sheets attached to an internal framework and weighing five tons.
Location: Alise-Sainte-Reine
Inception: 1865
Architects: Eugène Viollet-le-Duc
Creator: Aimé Millet
Made from material: copper, sheet metal, granite, stone
GPS coordinates: 47.53856,4.49060
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
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