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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Fontana Angelica, Turin
Piazza Solferino, 10121 Torino, Italia
Fontana Angelica strikes visitors of Turin with beauty. Masons deem it has a magical sense, whereas all the others can simply admire the well-executed sculptures of the fountain. The square where the fountain is located divides the historical Turin into 2 architectural parts: baroque and classical ...
Monument to Giuseppe Cottolengo, Turin
Via San Pietro in Vincoli, 10152 Torino, Italia
The monument to Giuseppe Cottolengo in Turin is not very well-known. It is inconspicuous, as are the accomplishments of the person to whom it is dedicated. Nevertheless, the residents still honor him. After all, he became a saint having made a great contribution to the development of the capital of ...
Monument to John Bosco, Turin
Piazza Maria Ausiliatrice, 10152 Torino, Italia
Monument to John Bosco in Turin (Monumento a San Giovanni Bosco) is not very famous, especially to the mass tourist. But you should not miss it. It is located almost in the center of the city and is dedicated to a person of great importance for local residents. In addition, the sculptural ...
Obelisk to the Siccardi Laws, Turin
Piazza Savoia, 10122 Torino, Italia
The obelisk to the Siccardi Laws in Turin (Obelisco alle Leggi Siccardi) towers over one of the squares in the centre of the city. A lawyer and a politician, Giuseppe Siccardi, worked as a justice minister only for 2 years. While the revolution was in full swing, he passed rather contentious and ...
Monument to Lady of Consolata, Turin
Via della Consolata, 14, 10122 Torino
Monument to Lady of Consolata (Colonna della Madonna Consolata) is the gratitude of the religious inhabitants of Turin for their salvation to the Theotokos, a promise made by the townspeople to God. And also a beautiful monument, towering in the center of the city.
History of creation
Madonna ...
Monument to Giovan Battista Bottero, Turin
Largo IV Marzo, 10122 Torino, Italia
Monument of Giovan Battista Bottero is located in the heart of Turin. Small resort area around here owes its name to Bottero. This statue was created by sculptor Odoardo Tabacchi and officially opened to the public in 1899, two years after journalist’s death to whom the memorial is dedicated in the ...
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