Pasquino, Ancient marble statue at Palazzo Braschi, Rome, Italy
The partially eroded marble statue represents Menelaus supporting the lifeless body of Patroclus, positioned at the corner of Piazza Navona and Palazzo Braschi.
Romans discovered this third-century BC statue in 1501 during excavations near the Stadium of Domitian and placed it at its current location.
Citizens of Rome started attaching anonymous satirical messages to the statue base in the 1500s, creating a new form of political expression called pasquinades.
The statue stands at coordinates 41.8977153, 12.4723082, near Piazza Navona, and visitors can read contemporary messages attached to its base.
Pope Adrian VI considered throwing the statue into the Tiber River due to the numerous critical messages Romans posted about his decisions.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: 2 century
Made from material: marble
Part of: talking statues of Rome
Address: piazza Pasquino, Roma 00186
GPS coordinates: 41.89772,12.47231
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:35
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