Monument to the Meeting of Teano, Bronze monument in Piazza Mino, Fiesole, Italy.
The Monument to the Meeting of Teano is a bronze sculpture in Piazza Mino showing two men on horseback facing each other directly and shaking hands. The figures are life-sized and finely detailed in their execution.
Artist Oreste Calzolari created this work in 1906 as a memorial to a meeting that took place at a bridge in 1860. The original ensemble also included a stone obelisk that was destroyed during World War II.
The sculpture shows two historical figures on horseback facing each other and shaking hands. This gesture captures a pivotal moment when two leaders came together to shape Italy's future.
The monument sits on a square in Fiesole in front of a historic palazzo and is easy to reach. Visitors should explore on foot since the square is small and manageable.
The original monument was much larger and more complex, with a tall stone obelisk towering over the equestrian ensemble. Only the bronze figures survived the destruction of wartime.
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