Monument to General Armando Diaz, Naples
The Monument to General Armando Diaz in Naples is located on the embankment Via Francesco Caracciolo. The sculptor of the statue is Francesco Nagni. A giant bronze monument is set on a high pedestal. A statue that is about 5 m high poses on a travertine pedestal with a height of almost 10 m, on the sides – bas-reliefs with military scenes, and from the front – a military bulletin about the victory.
History of the monument
In 1928, the commander Domenico Arena, the father of two officers who died during the war, as well as relatives of the others, initiated the creation of a monument in memory of the heroes. Initially, it was planned to place a monument in the Rione Carità, but in the end, the choice fell on the Piazza Vittorio, as the Duchess Diaz wanted.
Francesco Nagni began the work on the monument in 1933, and in May 1936 the official opening ceremony of the monument to Armando Diaz took place. The equestrian statue of the general was installed on a stone pedestal about 10 meters high. The look of Armando is directed to the sea. On both sides of the marble base there are bas-reliefs depicting military scenes. In front of the monument there is the Rotonda Diaz.
In the spring of 2017 the sculpture of Armando Díaz on horseback was reconstructed. An official opening was held.
Who is Armando Diaz
General Armando Diaz was the chief of staff of the army during the First World War, military minister and marshal of Italy, who was awarded the title of Duke of Victory. Under his leadership, decisive victories over the Austro-Hungarian troops were made in 1918.
Interesting fact: after the successful military operations of Diaz, many parents wanted to name their children Armando, in honor of the great military leader.
How to get there
The monument to Armando Diaz can be reached by public transport:
- on buses № 151, 140 and № N1, C13, R7, in the direction to Riviera di Chiaia.
- the nearest metro station is Piazza Amedeo.
