Monument to Giuseppe Missori

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Monument to Giuseppe Missori, Bronze equestrian statue in Piazza Missori, Milan, Italy.

The monument depicts Giuseppe Missori mounted on a bronze horse, positioned atop a stone pedestal near the city center of Milan.

Sculptor Riccardo Ripamonti created this memorial in 1916 to honor Giuseppe Missori, a military officer who protected Garibaldi during the Italian unification.

The sculpture represents the connection between Milan's military history and artistic heritage through its portrayal of a significant historical figure.

Located 500 meters south of the Duomo, the monument stands at the intersection of multiple tram lines and near the Missori metro station.

The bronze material used for this statue came from melted military cannons, creating a direct link to the military career of Giuseppe Missori.

Location: Milan

Inception: 1916

Creator: Riccardo Ripamonti

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 45.46107,9.18810

Latest update: March 13, 2025 09:15

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