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Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II "Heart of the King", Turin
Via Borgosesia, 10145 Torino, Italia
Monument to Vittorio Emanuele II "Heart of the King" in Turin (Monumento "Cuore di re") vividly demonstrates the Italians’ love for their first king. The monument adorns the beautiful Parco della Tesoriera and is dedicated to the last king of Sardinia and the first king of the independent Italy. He ...
Monument of Massimo d'Azeglio, Turin
Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 10123 Torino, Italia
Monument of Massimo d'Azeglio in Turin was established in honor of one of the most prominent figures of the Risorgimento era. Italy remembers and honors its heroes, and the monument, accordingly, is executed beautifully, gracefully and it correctly illustrates the life of a statesman.
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Monument of Quintino Sella, Turin
Viale Pier Andrea Mattioli, 10126 Torino, Italia
Monument of Quintino Sella in Turin is located near the banks of the Po River, in the Parco del Valentino. It is one of many monuments of the city dedicated to famous personalities of the 19th century. But it has little to do with prominent event of those times – Risorgimento. The monument is ...
Busto di Ascanio Sobrero, Turin
Viale Medaglie d'Oro, 10126 Torino, Italia
Busto di Ascanio Sobrero in Turin is located in the southern part of the beautiful Parco del Valentino, which is located on the banks of the Po River. It proves that Turin remembers not only the revolutionary heroes, but also other outstanding personalities who were born and performed their ...
Monument to Amedeo of Savoy, Turin
Viale Medaglie d'Oro, 10126 Torino, Italia
Monument to Amedeo of Savoy in Turin (Monumento ad Amedeo di Savoia duca d'Aosta) is a huge equestrian monument in the picturesque Parco del Valentino on the banks of the Po River. This is one of many statues to the famous figures of Turin of the 19th century, but, strangely enough, Amadeus did not ...
Monument of Felice Govean, Turin
Via Madama Cristina, 10126 Torino, Italia
Monument of Felice Govean in Turin is located quite far from the city center. This is a vivid example of true patriotism, manifested in word and deed. Felice Govean was the Italian journalist of the 19th century. He was quite revolutionary and created the newspaper Gazzetta del Popolo in 1848. It ...
Monument to Paolo Catone, Turin
Corso Unione Sovietica, 10134 Torino, Italia
The monument to Paolo Catone in Turin is another reminder of human kindness and sacrifice. However, such virtues are often quickly forgotten. Therefore, it is not surprising that the monument was eventually moved away from the city center.
History of the monument
The monument is dedicated to a ...
Frejus Fountain, Turin
Piazza Statuto,Torino, Italia
The Frejus Fountain (La fontana al Traforo del Frejus) in Turin is a very interesting artwork. Over the years, it has acquired a double meaning. It is also called the Memorial of Frejus Tunnel. The monumental fountain is located in the center of Turin, and many tourist tours start here.
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Ponte Sassi, Turin
Lungo Po Antonelli, 10153 Torino, Italia
Ponte Sassi is one of the bridges of Turin built over the full-flowing river Po. Despite the seeming simplicity at first, it is quite beautiful and elegant in its own way. The bridge seems to be rough and unhewn but at the same time, it hovers over the waterway. You can only applaud the engineer ...
Ponte Emanuele Filiberto, Turin
Lungo Dora Voghera, 10153 Torino, Italia
Ponte Emanuele Filiberto in Turin is one of the many crossings over the Dora Riparia river. A simple and reliable structure is a typical example of early 20th-century bridges.
History of the bridge and personality
In the second half of the 19th century, an unprecedented increase in industrial ...
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