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Monument of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Rome. Italy
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Monument of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Rome. Italy
Giuseppe Garibaldi.1807-1882. Italian military and political. Monument by Emilio Gallori (1846-1924), 1895. Rome. Italy
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Allegorical Allegory Bronze Carbonari Emilio Equestrian Figures Garibaldi Giuseppe Hero Horseback Marble Militar Patriot Patriotic Patriotism Pedestal Politic Restored Resurgence Revolution Revolutionary Risorgimento Unification 1895 Gianicolo Janiculum Pasquale Redshirts
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In this evocative 19th-century photograph, the Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi stands proudly atop Janiculum Hill in Rome, Italy. The monument, designed by Emilio Gallori and completed in 1895, honors the Italian military and political leader who played a pivotal role in the Italian unification and the Risorgimento, or resurgence, of Italy as a modern European nation. Garibaldi, born in 1807, was a charismatic figure and a symbol of patriotism and revolutionary spirit. He gained fame for his leadership in the Carbonari, a secret society dedicated to the overthrow of foreign rule in Italy. Garibaldi's most notable military campaigns were the Expedition of the Thousand, in which he led a volunteer army to conquer Sicily and southern Italy, and the Battle of Monterotondo, where he defeated the Papal forces. The monument depicts Garibaldi on horseback, dressed in the red shirt of his volunteer army, the Redshirts. The allegorical figures on the pedestal represent the Americas, acknowledging Garibaldi's connection to South America, where he had lived and fought for independence. The bronze and marble statue is a testament to the heroism and resilience of the Italian people during a time of great political and social upheaval. The Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi is a significant work of Italian art and a powerful symbol of the country's rich history. It continues to inspire visitors to Rome and to remind us of the enduring spirit of the Italian people and their commitment to freedom and self-determination.
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