Monument to Niccolò Tommaseo, Marble statue in Campo Santo Stefano, Venice, Italy.
The monument features Niccolò Tommaseo standing upright with arms folded, clutching rolls of paper against a stack of books carved from white Carrara marble.
Francesco Barzaghi created this monument in 1882 to commemorate Niccolò Tommaseo, who served as Minister of Education during Venice's liberation from Austrian rule in 1848.
The statue represents the intellectual legacy of Tommaseo through his contributions to Italian language development and literature during the nineteenth century.
Located in one of Venice's largest squares, the monument remains accessible throughout the day and serves as a central meeting point for visitors.
The structural support of stacked books behind the figure led Venetians to give the statue the nickname 'Cagalibri,' which translates to 'book-pooper.'
Location: Venice
Creator: Francesco Barzaghi
Made from material: Carrara marble
GPS coordinates: 45.43326,12.33043
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:54
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