Monument to Mille, Bronze monument in Quarto dei Mille, Genoa, Italy
Description
The Monument to Mille is a bronze installation in Quarto dei Mille with figures created by sculptor Eugenio Baroni depicting participants in the expedition. The composition shows detailed representations of volunteers who embodied this historical moment.
History
The monument commemorates the 1860 expedition when Garibaldi and his volunteer army departed from this location to unite Italy. This action became a turning point that transformed the nation's future.
Culture
The sculptures reflect how this expedition represented a defining moment for local people, expressing pride and collective purpose. The site shows how many from Genoa chose to join in a cause that shaped their nation.
Practical
The monument stands on Via V Maggio near the original departure point and is freely accessible throughout the year. The location sits in a central part of Genoa and is easy to reach on foot.
Did you know?
The monument includes representations of 157 volunteers from Liguria, with 138 specifically from Genoa, who joined Garibaldi's campaign. These numbers reveal how deeply the local population contributed to this national effort.
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