Monument of Manzoni, Bronze statue in Piazza Manzoni, Lecco, Italy.
Description
The Monument of Manzoni is a bronze statue in Piazza Manzoni in Lecco that shows the writer in a thoughtful pose. Its granite base is decorated with four relief panels that depict scenes from his novel The Betrothed.
History
The monument was dedicated in 1891 after the city launched a project to honor the writer following his death in 1873. Sculptor Francesco Confalonieri was chosen to create the work.
Culture
The statue sits at the heart of Lecco's connection to literature, helping visitors recognize the settings and characters from Manzoni's famous novel The Betrothed. The four relief panels at the base show moments that readers of the work would recognize.
Practical
The monument sits on Piazza Manzoni in Lecco's city center and is easy to locate. The square is surrounded by restaurants and shops where you can get refreshments or supplies during your visit.
Did you know?
The base holds the coats of arms of the Kingdom of Italy and the city of Lecco, framed by laurel wreaths as symbols of honor. These details are easy to miss at first glance.
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