Colonna Infame, Limestone memorial column in Piazza Mercantile, Bari, Italy
The structure consists of a white marble column with four steps, topped by a sphere and features a crouching lion at its base.
Erected in 1546 under Spanish viceroy Pietro di Toledo, the column served as a public pillory for exposing insolvent debtors in the commercial district.
The lion at the column base bears the inscription 'Custos Iusticiae' meaning guardian of justice, connecting the monument to civic authority and law enforcement.
The memorial stands freely accessible in Piazza Mercantile, surrounded by restaurants and walking paths connecting major points in central Bari.
The stone lion at the base dates from the Roman period between the 1st century BC and 1st century AD, originally part of an ancient tomb.
Location: Bari
Inception: 1546
Accessibility: Niedostępne dla wózków inwalidzkich
Made from material: limestone
Address: Piazza Mercantile, 70, 70122 Bari (BA) 70122 70122
GPS coordinates: 41.12805,16.87210
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:56
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