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Column of the Virgin Mary, Ravenna
Piazza Duomo, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
The column of the Virgin Mary (Colonna della Vergine) in Ravenna is considered to be one of the plague pillars found in many European cities. However, the history of the column is not plain since the city is pretty old. This huge gray granite column was placed on one of the city squares in the ...
Statue of Octavian Augustus, Ravenna
Via Classense, 48100 Classe, Ravenna, Italia
The statue of Octavian Augustus (Statua di Cesare Augusto) on the outskirts of Ravenna is dedicated to the famous Roman politician, the founder of the empire. Besides, he founded a large military port where the ancient settlement used to be, becoming the person supporting the city’s further ...
Monument to Risorgimento Heroes, Ravenna
Piazza Anita Garibaldi, 48121 Ravenna, Italia
Monument to the Risorgimento Heroes (Monumento ai Caduti per l'Indipendenza) one of the central squares of Ravenna which was named after Giuseppe Garibaldi’s wife and companion. The monument is dedicated to all the citizens of Ravenna who died during the Italian struggle for independence during the ...
Monument to Francesco Baracca, Lugo
Piazza Francesco Baracca, 48022 Lugo, Ravenna Provincia, Italia
The monument to Francesco Baracca (Monumento a Francesco Baracca) is the most famous monument in Lugo, it is considered to be one of the city symbols and the decoration of the central square. Moreover, some believe that this is the only metaphysical monument in the entire world. It is dedicated to ...
Monument of Giuseppe Massarenti, Molinella
Piazza Giuseppe Massarenti, Molinella, Bologna Provincia, Italia
Monument of Giuseppe Massarenti (Statua del "Principe dei poveri") in the small town of Molinella is dedicated to the truly outstanding personality of this commune. A simple urban monument conceals the great man who was the embodiment of patriotism behind its modesty.
Historical personality
The ...
Monument of Padre Marella, Bologna
Via Caprarie, 40124 Bologna, Italia
The relief of Padre Marella (Monumento a Padre Marella) goes unnoticed in the narrow streets of the center of Bologna. The priest to whom a small bas-relief was dedicated was just as modest, but the citizens still remember him for all the good things he had done for the city.
Olinto Marella was ...
Monument to the Fallen, Bologna
Via Irnerio, 40126 Bologna, Italia
Monument to the Fallen (Monumento ai caduti del VIII Agosto 1848) in Bologna is also known as Popolano. The grand and rather controversial monument is located at the entrance of one of the largest city parks. It is dedicated to the tumultuous events during the Risorgimento, or rather, to the dead ...
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi, Bologna
Via dell'Indipendenza, 47, 40121 Bologna BO, Italia
The monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi (Monumento a Garibaldi) in Bologna is dedicated to one of the greatest heroes of the Risorgimento of Italy. The national favorite earned a real “monumental” boom when monuments in his honor were erected across the entire country.
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Column of the Immaculate Conception, Bologna
Piazza Malpighi, 40123 Bologna BO, Italia
The Column of the Immaculate Conception (Colonna dell'Immacolata) is a beautiful and rather elegant architectural landmark of the Bologna center. It stands on a tree-free spacious square near one of the city’s biggest churches, The Basilica of Saint Francis.
A simple brick Ionic column has a marble ...
Statue of Petronius, Bologna
Piazza di Porta Ravegnana, Bologna, Italia
The statue of Saint Petronius (La statua di San Petronio) is located in the heart of Bologna, in the middle of the ancient square. There’s a reason behind such a placement – this man is the patron saint of the city. Accordingly, his statue should be in the most visible place. And there is no better ...
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