Monument to Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Aosta

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Monument to Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Aosta

Monument to Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, 2nd Duke of Aosta, Bronze monument in Piazza Castello, Turin, Italy.

The monument features a central statue of the Duke of Aosta accompanied by eight military figures positioned around two lateral cubic strongholds.

The monument, inaugurated on July 4, 1937, commemorates Marshal of Italy Emanuele Filiberto of Savoy, who commanded the Third Army during World War I.

The bronze sculptures depict soldiers in different uniforms and postures, representing the diversity of military forces that participated in World War I.

The monument stands on a rectangular platform measuring 33.9 meters wide, with the central statue reaching 4.5 meters in height behind Palazzo Madama.

The central bronze statue was cast using metal from four captured enemy cannons, incorporating physical elements from the conflict into the memorial.

Location: Piedmont

Creator: Eugenio Baroni, Publio Morbiducci

Official opening: July 4, 1937

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 45.07075,7.68636

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:35

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