Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, Bronze and granite monument in Turin, Italy.
Description
The Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II is a 39-meter tall bronze and granite structure located at the intersection of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and Corso Galileo Ferraris in western Turin. The construction rises prominently above the surrounding area with sculptural elements adorning its base and pedestal.
History
King Umberto I commissioned this monument to honor his father Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of unified Italy, with construction spanning from 1882 to 1899. The completion occurred during a period of rapid urban development and consolidation of the newly formed Italian Kingdom.
Culture
The monument displays sculptural groups at its base representing unity, brotherhood, work, and freedom, which reflect the values of the newly unified Italian state. Visitors can observe how these symbolic figures communicate the ideals that shaped modern Italy through the medium of public sculpture.
Practical
The monument is situated at an easily accessible location in central Turin and can be visited throughout the year since it stands on a public plaza. The site serves as a helpful landmark for visitors to orient themselves in this western section of the city.
Did you know?
Local residents affectionately call this well-known landmark 'the King on the Roofs' due to its elevated position rising above the entire city skyline. This informal name reveals how deeply rooted the monument is in the everyday perception of Turin's inhabitants.
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