Sancarlone, Statue in Italy
Sancarlone is a colossal copper statue, depicting Saint Charles Borromeo.
The statue was built between 1614 and 1698 on the hill of San Carlo in Arona, Italy.
It's one of the tallest statues in the world that you can visit inside.
Visitors can climb up to the top for a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape.
The statue's head alone weighs about 900 kg.
Location: Arona
Inception: 1698
Creator: Giovanni Battista Crespi
Height: 23.5 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Material: copper, granite, bronze
Opening Hours: July: Thursday-Friday 09:00-12:20, 14:00-18:15; Saturday-Sunday 09:00-18:15; August 1-9, 24-31: Thursday-Friday
Phone: +390322249669
Email: info@ambrosiana.it
Website: statuasancarlo.it
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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