Capitoline Wolf in Timișoara, Bronze sculpture in Victory Square, Timișoara, Romania.
Description
The Capitoline Wolf in Timișoara is a bronze sculpture depicting a she-wolf nursing twins Romulus and Remus, mounted on a granite pedestal in Victory Square. The monument stands about 5 meters tall and occupies a central position overlooking the plaza.
History
Rome donated this copy to the city in 1926 to strengthen the cultural tie between Romania and Italy. The work disappeared during World War II and was later reinstalled during Nicolae Ceaușescu's era.
Culture
The sculpture stands between the Metropolitan Cathedral and Palace of Culture, showing a symbol connecting Romania to ancient Rome. Visitors see a representation that has become part of the public space over generations.
Practical
The plaza sits in central Timișoara and is easily reached on foot from the city's main streets and buildings. Visitors should come during daylight hours to see the bronze details and surrounding architecture clearly.
Did you know?
The artwork was created in Italy specifically for Timișoara and is part of a series of replicas distributed as gifts from the Italian government to various Romanian cities. This distribution reflects a special recognition of Romania's Latin roots by Italy.
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