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23 June 202523 March 2025

The Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge in Rome

The Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge in Rome.
The Vittorio Emanuele II Bridge is one of the most iconic bridges in Rome, located on the Tiber River. This bridge connects the historic center of Rome with the Borgo district and the Vatican City, offering spectacular views of St. Peter's Basilica and Castel Sant'Angelo.
Designed by architect Ennio De Rossi in 1886, construction of the bridge began in 1889 but was interrupted shortly after. Work resumed in 1908 and the bridge was finally inaugurated on June 5, 1911, on the occasion of the Universal Exhibition and the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy. The bridge is named after the first king of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II, and represents a tribute to his historical figure.
The bridge is 108 meters long and 20 meters wide, and is composed of three masonry arches. The ends of the bridge are decorated with four travertine sculptures and four bronze Winged Victories, representing the virtues of Vittorio Emanuele II. These sculptures were made by renowned artists such as Giuseppe Romagnoli, Italo Griselli, Giovanni Nicolini and Cesare Reduzzi.
In addition to its practical function of connecting two important areas of Rome, the Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II is a symbol of unity and progress. Its strategic position and artistic decorations make it a must-see destination for tourists and residents who want to immerse themselves in the history and beauty of Rome.
The Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II is a true monument that tells an important part of Italian history. Walking on this bridge, you can admire the majesty of Rome and reflect on the glorious past of the country.

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Ponte Vittorio Emanuele II (since 2015 Ponte Vittorio Emanuele Secondo), commonly known as Ponte Vittorio, is a bridge over the Tiber River in the city of Rome, and connects Piazza Pasquale Paoli, in the Ponte district, to Lungotevere Vaticano (Borgo). Built to a design by architect Ennio De Rossi in 1886, it was called Ponte Vittorio Emanuele when it had not yet been built. The works were soon interrupted and resumed only in 1908 and inaugurated for the first time on 5 May 1911, on the occasion of the fiftieth anniversary of the Unification of Italy, and then again on 28 April 1912, with the final installation of the travertine groups.
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20 May 202520 May 2025

Palestro Street and the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II

Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II.
Genova, con il suo ricco patrimonio storico e culturale, offre numerosi angoli affascinanti da scoprire. Tra questi, Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II rappresentano due punti di grande interesse nel cuore della città.
Via Palestro è una delle strade più eleganti e storiche di Genova. Situata nel quartiere di Castelletto, questa via è caratterizzata da edifici signorili e palazzi storici che raccontano la storia della città. Passeggiando lungo Via Palestro, si possono ammirare le facciate decorate e i dettagli architettonici che testimoniano il passato glorioso di Genova.
Alla fine di Via Palestro, in Piazza Corvetto, si trova la maestosa statua di Vittorio Emanuele II. Questo monumento equestre, realizzato dallo scultore milanese Francesco Barzaghi e inaugurato nel 1886, è dedicato al primo re dell’Italia unita. La statua, in bronzo, raffigura Vittorio Emanuele II a cavallo e sorge su un piedistallo di granito.
La piazza stessa è un esempio di eleganza ottocentesca, con il suo sistema viario “a stella” che ricorda i modelli francesi. La statua di Vittorio Emanuele II non è solo un simbolo storico, ma anche un punto di riferimento per i genovesi e i visitatori che desiderano immergersi nella storia della città.
Via Palestro e la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II rappresentano un perfetto connubio tra storia e modernità. Da un lato, Via Palestro offre un viaggio nel passato attraverso i suoi edifici storici e la sua atmosfera elegante; dall’altro, la statua di Vittorio Emanuele II celebra un momento cruciale della storia italiana.
Questi luoghi sono ideali per una passeggiata rilassante, permettendo di scoprire angoli nascosti e di godere della bellezza architettonica di Genova. Che siate residenti o turisti, una visita a Via Palestro e alla statua di Vittorio Emanuele II è un’esperienza imperdibile per apprezzare appieno il fascino di questa città.

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The Battle of Palestro is an episode of the Second Italian War of Independence. It was fought on 31 May 1859 in Palestro and was preceded by a smaller battle the day before. On 30 May 1859, the Piedmontese troops of King Victor Emmanuel II of Savoy conquered Palestro and some nearby towns near Vercelli. Their aim was to cover a large maneuver of the allied French army, commanded by Napoleon III of France, which was taking place further north and aimed at Milan. The following day, the Austrians of General Fredrick Zobel attempted to reconquer the lost positions and were repelled near Palestro by the 4th Piedmontese Division of Enrico Cialdini effectively supported by the 3rd French Zouave Regiment. The Franco-Piedmontese victory of 31 May increased the disorientation of the Austrians and allowed Napoleon III to implement his maneuver towards Milan.
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19 November 202419 November 2024

The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan

Il monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II in piazza del Duomo a Milano

The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan.
This equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele II was placed dominating the enormous square of the Milanese cathedral.

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The monument to Vittorio Emanuele II is a sculptural group located in the center of Piazza del Duomo in Milan. It was solemnly inaugurated on June 24, 1896. The monument was commissioned to the Italian sculptor Ercole Rosa by King Umberto I upon the death of his father Vittorio Emanuele in 1878, but was placed in the center of the square only in 1896 as the sculptor died before completing it.
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23 July 202129 October 2024

The large statue in Corvetto square in Genoa

The large statue in Corvetto square in Genoa.
The beautiful Genoese square with the large equestrian statue dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II in the centre, inaugurated in 1886.

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Piazza Corvetto, named after Luigi Emanuele Corvetto, a Genoese politician of the Napoleonic era, is one of the largest and most elegant squares in Genoa. It is part of the Portoria district and is centrally located. It is a few hundred meters from the central Piazza De Ferrari.
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The large statue in the square named Corvetto in Genoa – La grande statue de la place nommée Corvetto à Gênes – La gran estatua en la plaza denominada Corvetto en Génova – A grande estátua na praça chamada Corvetto em Gênova – Die große Statue auf dem Platz namens Corvetto in Genua – Bức tượng lớn ở quảng trường mang tên Corvetto ở Genoa – 热那亚科尔维托广场上的大雕像 – ジェノヴァのコルヴェットという広場にある大きな像 –

19 November 201920 September 2024

The Cathedral Square in Milan

The Piazza del Duomo in Milan.
This is the most famous square in the city of Milan. A half day in the city.
Obviously, and to tell the truth I didn't even have one on the site, I photographed the most famous square with the cathedral in the background, the statue of Vittorio Emanuele II and the gallery (also dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II) on the left.
Milan is always a great Milan!

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Founded around 590 BC, perhaps with the name of Medhelan, near a sanctuary by a Celtic tribe belonging to the Insubres group and belonging to the Golasecca culture, it was conquered by the ancient Romans in 222 BC and later renamed Mediolanum by them. Over the centuries it increased its importance until it became the capital of the Western Roman Empire, during which period the Edict of Milan was promulgated, which granted all citizens, therefore also Christians, the freedom to honor their own deities.
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