Veturia, Marble statue in Tuileries Garden, France
The marble statue of Veturia, measuring 2.5 meters in height, stands prominently near the Octagonal Grand Basin in the Tuileries Garden of Paris.
Pierre Le Gros the Younger completed this statue in 1695, and it was transported to Paris in 1715 before finding its permanent location in 1722.
The statue represents Veturia, a Roman matron who influenced political actions through her maternal role during a critical period of Roman history.
Visitors can view the statue daily within the Tuileries Garden, which maintains different seasonal hours and provides wheelchair accessibility throughout the grounds.
The statue carries multiple names including Veturie and Le Silence, reflecting various interpretations of the figure's historical and symbolic significance.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1695
Creator: Pierre Le Gros the Younger
Height: 2.5 m
Width: 0.885 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 48.86488,2.32471
Latest update: June 24, 2025 07:22
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