Monumento ai Mille, Monument commemorating Italian unification in Marsala, Italy
The Monumento ai Mille in Marsala is a memorial marking where Garibaldi's volunteers arrived, rising from the coastal landscape with a 47-meter central mast as its focal point. Marble sails form the shape of 1000, and a 5-meter statue of the commander stands prominently nearby.
The monument marks the arrival of Garibaldi's volunteers on May 11, 1860, when they began their campaign toward Italian unification. This landing in Marsala set in motion events that would reshape the nation's future.
The site honors those who joined Garibaldi's expedition and their role in a pivotal moment for Italy. Visitors can reflect on the volunteers' sacrifice and the shared purpose that drove them to this shore.
The site can be explored on foot with good views of the coastline and surrounding area from different angles. Morning or early afternoon visits offer better light for viewing the details and taking photographs.
Two walls at the site bear the names and birth dates of all 1089 volunteers who landed with Garibaldi. This personal record transforms the monument into a place where individual stories become visible.
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