Monument to Cola di Rienzo, Bronze statue near Capitoline Hill, Rome, Italy
The monument features a hooded figure with raised arm, cast in bronze and mounted on a base constructed with marble and brick materials.
Created in 1871 by sculptor Girolamo Masini, the statue commemorates Cola di Rienzo, a 14th-century Roman tribune who established a people's republic in 1347.
The monument stands between the Campidoglio steps and Santa Maria in Aracoeli, marking the location where Cola di Rienzo addressed the Roman public.
The statue is accessible via bus lines 30, 51, 81, tram line 8, and the Colosseo metro station, situated at Piazza del Campidoglio.
The figure faces northwest toward the Vatican, reflecting Cola di Rienzo's historical opposition to papal authority during his political career.
Location: Municipio I
Inception: 1871
Creator: Girolamo Masini, Francesco Azzurri
Made from material: bronze, marble, brick
GPS coordinates: 41.89372,12.48232
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:43
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