Location: Milan
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10 Monuments & Statues in Milan That You Shouldn't Miss
One of the world’s fashion capitals, Milan offers endless opportunities for chic shopping. Hit the artsy neighborhood of Brera for leather goods and Via Monte Napoleone for exclusive, expensive boutiques. The enchanting mosaics and glass vaults of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II make shoppers feel like they’re wandering inside a painting. Take break from your spree to gape at the iconic Duomo, then grab tickets to a performance at La Scala. Post-opera, the Navigli district pulses with late-night activity.
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1. Leonardo da Vinci's Horse
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4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By alessandrofL127YD - Milan, Italy
Wonderful horse of Leonardo da Vinci, must see. His story is very strange. The study for the realization of this equestrian masterpiece began in 1482, when Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan, proposed to Leonardo to build the largest equestrian statue in the world. In 1493, the first design was modified and another design like this was implemented and displayed. A clay copy was also shown publicly. Everything was ready but the 100 tons of bronze, necessary to make the statue, were not available due to the merger of several cannons useful for the defense of the Este duchy. In 1499, French troops arrived in Milan, which used it as a target - shot (idiots) and destroyed it. Thanks to the American Charles Dent, art collector, enthusiastic about the idea of realizing Leonardo's dream, we can see this majestic work. He managed to build the company for fifteen years at a cost of $ 2.5 million, he died before seeing the horse completed. Another American, Frederik Meijer, continued to finance the project, which eventually materialized He was placed in this position in 1999. I understand that a horse is doing well in front of the Milan racecouse, but only idiots like the French in 1499 did not understand that it was a job to be placed in a central area of the city
2. Arco della Pace
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4.5 based on 1,440 reviews
In 1801 Napoleon ordered the demolition of the fortifications for Milan's Castello Sforzesco. This left a large space for the piazza Sempione, now a suitable site for a monumental construction to serve as a triumphal entrance to the city. Begun in 1807 in honour of Napoleon, the arch was not finished until 1838 for the occasion of the coronation of Ferdinando I as King of Lombardy-Venetia. The work of neoclassical architect Luigi Cagnola, inspired by Settimo Severo's arch in Rome, the structure features three colossal Corinthian columns with an arch made of granite from Baveno and adorned with marble from Crevola di Ossola. It is surmounted by the famous 'sestiga della pace' -- the work of Abbondio Sangiorio -- and by four statues of victorious men on horseback.
Reviewed By blairkk25 - New Jersey, United States
I walked twice from Castello Sforzesco through the Parco Sempione to the Arco della Pace. Both times I walked back. The Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace) is impressive and a good photo opportunity. The history of Arco della Pace is connected to Napoleon.
3. Monumento Ossario Piccoli Martiri
4. Monumento a Felice Cavallotti
5. Pietre di Inciampo
6. Colonna del Diavolo
7. Tempio della Vittoria
8. Monumento alle Cinque Giornate
9. Grande Disco
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4.0 based on 69 reviews
10. Monumento a Leonardo da Vinci
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4.0 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By paullegate - St Ives, United Kingdom
Located in Piazza della Scala and adjacent to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the sculpture of Leonardo da Vinci. The monument was erected in 1872 and was sculpted by Pietro Magni. It is an elaborately designed sculpture and portrays Leonardo da Vinci overseeing four of his students who are located on each of the four corners at the base of the monument. It is in a fitting location within the piazza and is one of many sights to be seen whilst in the city, it is a few steps away from the northern passage entrance of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
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