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Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi at Civitavecchia, Italy
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Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi at Civitavecchia, Italy
Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi, Italian general, politician and nationalist (1807-1882) at Civitavecchia, Italy. Date: circa 1910s
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Garibaldi Giuseppe Lion Patriot Plinth Sep16 Civitavecchia
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In this evocative photograph, the imposing figure of Giuseppe Garibaldi, an Italian general, politician, and nationalist, stands tall and proud on the shores of Civitavecchia, Italy. Dressed in his iconic red shirt and wearing a wide-brimmed hat, Garibaldi gazes out to the sea, a symbol of the freedom and unity he fought for throughout his life. The monument, sculpted by the Italian artist Adolfo Feragutti, was erected in the early 1910s to honor the memory of this great Italian patriot. The statue is situated on a grand plinth, adorned with intricate decorative elements, including a lion at its base, which represents strength and courage. Garibaldi's legacy is deeply intertwined with the history of Italy, as he played a pivotal role in the country's unification in the late 19th century. Born in Nice, France, in 1807, he spent much of his life fighting for Italian independence from foreign powers. His most famous campaigns include the Expedition of the Thousand, in which he led a volunteer army to conquer Sicily and Naples, and the Battle of Monterotondo, where he defeated the French forces. The monument at Civitavecchia serves as a testament to Garibaldi's enduring influence on Italian history and culture. The statue's prominent location on the waterfront, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, adds to the sense of grandeur and heroism that surrounds this great Italian patriot. The photograph captures the monument in all its glory, inviting us to reflect on the sacrifices and achievements of this remarkable man.
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