Monument of the Five Days of Milan, National heritage monument at Porta Vittoria, Milan, Italy
The Monument of the Five Days of Milan is a bronze obelisk rising on a red granite base, located in Piazza Cinque Giornate. Sculptural groups depicting women, an eagle, and a lion sit at its foundation, forming the main visual elements of the memorial.
The monument commemorates the March 1848 uprising when Milanese residents fought against Austrian occupation and forced the troops to leave temporarily. This five-day conflict marked an early moment of resistance in the city's path toward independence.
The names of roughly one hundred individuals who died during the five-day revolt are engraved into the monument's surface where visitors can read them. Walking around the base, you can touch these inscriptions and connect with the memory of real people who fought in this event.
The monument stands in Piazza Cinque Giornate and is protected by a low fence while remaining accessible to visitors throughout the year. You can approach it at any time and examine the details and inscriptions at the base.
Sculptor Giuseppe Grandi spent thirteen additional years completing the monument because casting such large bronze elements presented significant technical difficulties. This extended production period reveals the exceptional craftsmanship and technical innovation required to realize such an ambitious work.
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