La Bonissima, Medieval statue at Palazzo Comunale, Modena, Italy
The limestone and marble statue measures 137 centimeters in height and stands at the corner of the Palazzo Comunale overlooking the central square.
Created in 1268, La Bonissima represents a figure associated with maintaining standards of weights and measures in medieval Modena's trading activities.
The statue bears significance in local traditions as it symbolizes fair trade practices and honesty, qualities that remain central to Modenese identity.
The statue occupies a position at coordinates 44.645694, 10.925914, making it easily visible from multiple angles of Piazza Grande.
Local legends tell of the statue representing a noble woman who distributed food to citizens during a severe famine in medieval times.
Location: Modena
Inception: 1268
Height: 137 cm
Made from material: limestone, marble
GPS coordinates: 44.64569,10.92591
Latest update: March 9, 2025 20:33
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