Colonna infame, Pillar of shame in Piazza Vacchero, Prè district, Italy
The Colonna Infame stands as a stone column in Piazza Vacchero, featuring Latin inscriptions that detail the punishment of a traitor to the Republic of Genoa.
In 1628, after Giulio Cesare Vachero conspired with the House of Savoy against Genoa, authorities executed him and erected this column on his demolished house site.
The column represents the traditional Genoese values of loyalty and justice, serving as a physical reminder of the consequences faced by those who betrayed the Republic.
Located near Via del Campo, the column stands partially concealed by a fountain that Vachero's descendants constructed in 1644 to minimize its visibility.
The Latin inscription on the column details the complete punishment: death by beheading, property confiscation, children's exile, and house destruction.
Location: Genoa
Address: Piazza Vacchero 16100 16100
GPS coordinates: 44.41251,8.92819
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:40
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