Monumento all'Italia, Marble monument in Piazza Italia, Reggio Calabria, Italy.
The Monumento all'Italia rises three meters high in white Carrara marble, depicting a crowned figure holding a sword and laurel crown.
The 1868 monument honors the martyrs who fought against Bourbon rule on September 2, 1847, marking a pivotal moment in Italian unification.
Sculptor Rocco Larussa created this representation of Italy as a crowned figure urging her children to break free from the chains of oppression.
The monument stands at the center of Piazza Italia, surrounded by significant administrative buildings including Palazzo San Giorgio and Palazzo del Governo.
The base contains inscriptions with names of those who died for independence, including Dominico Romeo, Domenico Morabito, and Raffaele Giuffré Billa.
Location: Reggio Calabria
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 38.10885,15.64412
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:03
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