Monument to Virgil, Bronze monument in Piazza Virgiliana, Mantua, Italy.
The Monument to Virgil features a central bronze statue of the poet holding a scroll, flanked by allegorical representations of epic and bucolic poetry.
The monument's construction began after the demolition of an outdoor amphitheater in 1919, with architect Luca Beltrami designing the Carrara marble base for Emilio Quadrelli's statue.
The statue commemorates Virgil, born near Mantua, who created influential works including the Aeneid, Georgics, and Eclogues during the Roman period.
Located at coordinates 45.163056, 10.795556, visitors can find the monument in the center of Piazza Virgiliana, surrounded by tree-lined paths and benches.
The monument's final cost exceeded one million lire in 1927, funded through a combination of public donations, municipal contributions, and support from the Italian state.
Location: Mantua
Inception: April 21, 1927
Creator: Emilio Quadrelli
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 45.16306,10.79556
Latest update: March 10, 2025 12:40
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