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Canapone monument, Marble monument in Piazza Dante, Grosseto, Italy.

The white marble monument stands in the center of Piazza Dante, featuring Leopold II holding the hands of figures representing the Maremma region.

Sculptor Luigi Magi completed this monument in 1846 to honor Leopold II of Tuscany for his efforts in draining the Maremma wetlands.

The sculpture incorporates regional symbols, including a griffin biting a snake, representing Grosseto's victory over the malarial conditions of the past.

The monument serves as a central meeting point in Grosseto's historic district, surrounded by the cathedral and municipal buildings of Piazza Dante.

The sculpture depicts Leopold II protecting a smiling child while comforting a woman holding a deceased infant, symbolizing the transformation of Maremma.

Location: Grosseto

Inception: May 1, 1846

Creator: Luigi Magi

Made from material: marble

GPS coordinates: 42.75956,11.11375

Latest update: March 10, 2025 13:49

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