Apennine Colossus, Stone sculpture in Pratolino Park, Vaglia, Italy.
The Appennine Colossus rises 14 meters high, depicting a crouching figure with a long beard made of stone stalactites overlooking a pond.
Flemish sculptor Giambologna created this monumental work between 1579 and 1580 under the patronage of Francesco de Medici at Villa di Pratolino.
The figure represents a personification of the Apennine Mountains, merging human form with natural elements through its rock construction and water features.
Visitors can access Pratolino Park from Monday to Friday between 9 AM and 2 PM, with closures during weekends and public holidays.
The interior of the sculpture contains three levels of chambers and grottos, featuring a complex system of water pipes that made the giant appear to weep.
Location: Vaglia
Location: Villa di Pratolino
Inception: 1589
Creator: Giambologna
Height: 14 m
Made from material: stone
Creator: Giambologna
GPS coordinates: 43.85945,11.30456
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
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