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Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II — Attraction in Milan

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Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II
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Cathedral Square
P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
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P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
Museo del Novecento
P.za del Duomo, 8, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Palazzo Reale di Milano
P.za del Duomo, 12, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
Piazza Mercanti
Piazza dei Mercanti, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro
Via Torino, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
World of Leonardo da Vinci
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 11, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Teatro alla Scala
V. Filodrammatici, 2, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Terrazza del Duomo
P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
Palazzo della Ragione
Piazza dei Mercanti, 1, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Nearby restaurants
McDonald's Milano Duomo
Passaggio Duomo, 2, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Terrazza Aperol
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Camparino in Galleria
P.za del Duomo, 21, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Da Regina 1985
Via Silvio Pellico, 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Ristorante Pizzeria Dogana
Via Dogana, 3, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Motta Milano 1928
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Fresco & Cimmino
Via Ugo Foscolo, 4, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Doppio Malto Milano Duomo
Via Dogana, 1, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Gino Sorbillo - Pizza Gourmand
Via Ugo Foscolo, 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Pino in Duomo
Via Silvio Pellico, 4, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
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V. Tommaso Grossi, 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
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Via Silvio Pellico, 4, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Hotel Rio
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 8, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Maison Milano | UNA Esperienze
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 4, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
STRAF Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels
Via S. Raffaele, 3, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
ODSweet Duomo Milano Hotel
Piazza Duomo ang, Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 2, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
The Glamore Milano Duomo
Via Silvio Pellico, 2, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Galleria Vik Milano
Via Silvio Pellico, 8, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Hotel La Madonnina
Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 10, 20100 Milano MI, Italy
Hotel Spadari Al Duomo
Via Spadari, 11, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
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Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II

P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
4.6(715)
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attractions: Cathedral Square, Duomo di Milano, Museo del Novecento, Palazzo Reale di Milano, Piazza Mercanti, Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro, World of Leonardo da Vinci, Teatro alla Scala, Terrazza del Duomo, Palazzo della Ragione, restaurants: McDonald's Milano Duomo, Terrazza Aperol, Camparino in Galleria, Da Regina 1985, Ristorante Pizzeria Dogana, Motta Milano 1928, Fresco & Cimmino, Doppio Malto Milano Duomo, Gino Sorbillo - Pizza Gourmand, Pino in Duomo
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Nearby attractions of Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II

Cathedral Square

Duomo di Milano

Museo del Novecento

Palazzo Reale di Milano

Piazza Mercanti

Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro

World of Leonardo da Vinci

Teatro alla Scala

Terrazza del Duomo

Palazzo della Ragione

Cathedral Square

Cathedral Square

4.8

(5.7K)

Open 24 hours
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Duomo di Milano

Duomo di Milano

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(59.7K)

Open until 7:00 PM
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Museo del Novecento

Museo del Novecento

4.5

(2.8K)

Open 24 hours
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Palazzo Reale di Milano

Palazzo Reale di Milano

4.6

(8K)

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Nearby restaurants of Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II

McDonald's Milano Duomo

Terrazza Aperol

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Da Regina 1985

Ristorante Pizzeria Dogana

Motta Milano 1928

Fresco & Cimmino

Doppio Malto Milano Duomo

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McDonald's Milano Duomo

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Reviews of Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II

4.6
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5.0
7y

The monuments to Vittorio Emanuele II are in all cities in Italy. It is a tribute to him as the "father of the nation". The irony, however, is that the king himself was a man of average ability. He became king of a United Italy more a twist of fate, by the will of his Prime Minister Cavour, by the will of the hero of Italy, Garibaldi, but not by his own will. He does not stand out on the background of the same mediocre monarchs - cynical, but not intelligent parvenu -Emperor of France, Napoleon III, stupid Martinet - Russian Tsar Nicholas I, a hard-core reactionary Emperor of Austria Franz Josef I. However, Vittorio Emanuele had a valuable quality. Well aware of his humble ability, he does not interfere with the work of others. All the monuments to the king are characterized by remarkable uniformity. The impression is that their design is claimed by a single person who hasn't seen neighter Michelangelo, nor Cellini or Bernini. Obligatory features; the king is on horseback, a hat at the head of him always, a hat, has plume always. The statue by sculptor Enrico Chiaradia is no exception. Sculpture weighs fifty tons. It`s the single surprise in it. If you look at the full face, against the background of the colonnade of the Vittoriano, which the Romans rightly called "false teeth", the monument looks like the lower bronze tooth....

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The Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II, located right in front of the iconic Duomo di Milano, is a striking monument that adds to the grandeur of the piazza. It’s easy to overlook with the Duomo just behind it, but it’s worth stopping to admire.

This statue honors Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of a unified Italy. It was inaugurated in 1896 and shows the king riding his horse confidently, symbolizing strength and unity. He played a crucial role in the Risorgimento (the movement for Italian unification), and his leadership led to the birth of the modern Italian state in 1861.

The detail on the statue is impressive — especially the horse and the dramatic scene at the base with soldiers in motion. It’s a great spot to sit, take in the atmosphere, and appreciate a piece of Italy’s political history right in the heart of Milan.

Tip: Best viewed early in the morning or at sunset when the crowds thin out and the light brings out the details...

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5.0
8y

Il monumento a Vittorio Emanuele II è un gruppo scultoreo posto nel centro di piazza del Duomo a Milano. Fu solennemente inaugurato il 24 giugno 1896.

Il monumento venne commissionato allo scultore italiano Ercole Rosa da re Umberto I alla morte del padre Vittorio Emanuele avvenuta nel 1878, ma venne collocato nel centro della piazza solo nel 1896 in quanto lo scultore morì prima di averlo terminato.

Nel 1893, quando vennero terminate le fusioni delle parti in bronzo (fuse presso la fonderia Barigozzi, all'Isola), si discusse a lungo su dove fosse stato maggiormente appropriato porre la statua, se nei pressi di Palazzo Reale o in centro alla piazza del Duomo ed infine la scelta ricadde su quest'ultima. In quello stesso anno, alla morte del Rosa, i lavori vennero proseguiti dai fratelli Barzaghi sino al 1892 (?) sotto la direzione dello scultore Ettore Ferrari.

Particolare del basamento coi bersaglieri risorgimentali Il monumento ritrae Vittorio Emanuele nell'atto di frenare improvvisamente il cavallo per voltarsi a incitare i suoi soldati prima dell'attacco alla baionetta nella battaglia di San Martino del giugno 1859, ultimo degli scontri della seconda guerra d'indipendenza italiana.

La statua equestre è posta su di un basamento in granito rosso attorniato da una gradinata in marmo bianco dalla quale si innalza un ulteriore piedistallo in marmo di Carrara decorato con un rilievo che raffigura l'ingresso delle truppe piemontesi a Milano dopo la battaglia di Magenta, durante la seconda guerra di indipendenza oltre a rami di palme allegorici. Sul fronte del piedistallo si trova la data «giugno 1859» a rimarcare l'ingresso del re a Milano (8 giugno 1859), mentre sul lato opposto si trova la scritta «14 giugno 1896» in riferimento alla data d'inaugurazione del monumento.

La scultura soprastante, in bronzo, rappresenta il re nell'atto di frenare la foga del suo cavallo, dando grande energia alla composizione che pure poggia con tutte e quattro le zampe dell'animale sul piedistallo, dando così anche stabilità alla scultura.

Alla base si trovano inoltre due leoni sdraiati sulle gradinate laterali che posano una zampa ciascuno su una targa con inciso il nome «Roma» e «Milano», in riferimento alle grandi conquiste del risorgimento.

Il 18 maggio 2012 sono stati rinvenuti al di sotto della statua i vani di fondazione al di sopra dei quali è stato realizzato il...

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Engr. Francisco Vanguardia Jr.Engr. Francisco Vanguardia Jr.
The monuments to Vittorio Emanuele II are in all cities in Italy. It is a tribute to him as the "father of the nation". The irony, however, is that the king himself was a man of average ability. He became king of a United Italy more a twist of fate, by the will of his Prime Minister Cavour, by the will of the hero of Italy, Garibaldi, but not by his own will. He does not stand out on the background of the same mediocre monarchs - cynical, but not intelligent parvenu -Emperor of France, Napoleon III, stupid Martinet - Russian Tsar Nicholas I, a hard-core reactionary Emperor of Austria Franz Josef I. However, Vittorio Emanuele had a valuable quality. Well aware of his humble ability, he does not interfere with the work of others. All the monuments to the king are characterized by remarkable uniformity. The impression is that their design is claimed by a single person who hasn't seen neighter Michelangelo, nor Cellini or Bernini. Obligatory features; the king is on horseback, a hat at the head of him always, a hat, has plume always. The statue by sculptor Enrico Chiaradia is no exception. Sculpture weighs fifty tons. It`s the single surprise in it. If you look at the full face, against the background of the colonnade of the Vittoriano, which the Romans rightly called "false teeth", the monument looks like the lower bronze tooth. The only one.
M E LesteriM E Lesteri
The Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II, located right in front of the iconic Duomo di Milano, is a striking monument that adds to the grandeur of the piazza. It’s easy to overlook with the Duomo just behind it, but it’s worth stopping to admire. This statue honors Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of a unified Italy. It was inaugurated in 1896 and shows the king riding his horse confidently, symbolizing strength and unity. He played a crucial role in the Risorgimento (the movement for Italian unification), and his leadership led to the birth of the modern Italian state in 1861. The detail on the statue is impressive — especially the horse and the dramatic scene at the base with soldiers in motion. It’s a great spot to sit, take in the atmosphere, and appreciate a piece of Italy’s political history right in the heart of Milan. Tip: Best viewed early in the morning or at sunset when the crowds thin out and the light brings out the details in the bronze.
Ugne M.Ugne M.
Such a beautiful spot to get beautiful photos! The monument itself is popular for tourists, also it is right across from the amazing cathedral! Just a little tip: be aware of the "free corn" dark skinned men might give you, they do an amazing demonstration of how to get birds to land on your arms and let you take nice photos - which is interesting, but after the "free" demonstration is over and you've your lovely photos taken, the men ask you for money, there were 2 of us - they said "we have to" give them €10 each...in a situation like this they do not go away from you and they become violent if you do not give them money. Be careful!
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The monuments to Vittorio Emanuele II are in all cities in Italy. It is a tribute to him as the "father of the nation". The irony, however, is that the king himself was a man of average ability. He became king of a United Italy more a twist of fate, by the will of his Prime Minister Cavour, by the will of the hero of Italy, Garibaldi, but not by his own will. He does not stand out on the background of the same mediocre monarchs - cynical, but not intelligent parvenu -Emperor of France, Napoleon III, stupid Martinet - Russian Tsar Nicholas I, a hard-core reactionary Emperor of Austria Franz Josef I. However, Vittorio Emanuele had a valuable quality. Well aware of his humble ability, he does not interfere with the work of others. All the monuments to the king are characterized by remarkable uniformity. The impression is that their design is claimed by a single person who hasn't seen neighter Michelangelo, nor Cellini or Bernini. Obligatory features; the king is on horseback, a hat at the head of him always, a hat, has plume always. The statue by sculptor Enrico Chiaradia is no exception. Sculpture weighs fifty tons. It`s the single surprise in it. If you look at the full face, against the background of the colonnade of the Vittoriano, which the Romans rightly called "false teeth", the monument looks like the lower bronze tooth. The only one.
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The Statua di Vittorio Emanuele II, located right in front of the iconic Duomo di Milano, is a striking monument that adds to the grandeur of the piazza. It’s easy to overlook with the Duomo just behind it, but it’s worth stopping to admire. This statue honors Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of a unified Italy. It was inaugurated in 1896 and shows the king riding his horse confidently, symbolizing strength and unity. He played a crucial role in the Risorgimento (the movement for Italian unification), and his leadership led to the birth of the modern Italian state in 1861. The detail on the statue is impressive — especially the horse and the dramatic scene at the base with soldiers in motion. It’s a great spot to sit, take in the atmosphere, and appreciate a piece of Italy’s political history right in the heart of Milan. Tip: Best viewed early in the morning or at sunset when the crowds thin out and the light brings out the details in the bronze.
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Such a beautiful spot to get beautiful photos! The monument itself is popular for tourists, also it is right across from the amazing cathedral! Just a little tip: be aware of the "free corn" dark skinned men might give you, they do an amazing demonstration of how to get birds to land on your arms and let you take nice photos - which is interesting, but after the "free" demonstration is over and you've your lovely photos taken, the men ask you for money, there were 2 of us - they said "we have to" give them €10 each...in a situation like this they do not go away from you and they become violent if you do not give them money. Be careful!
Ugne M.

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