Allegorical Statue of Messina - Messina, Italy
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 38° 11.629 E 015° 33.433
33S E 548793 N 4227466
An allegorical statue of Messina is located at on the waterfront at Via Vittorio Emanuele II in Messina, Italy.
Waymark Code: WM11TJ0
Location: Sicilia, Italy
Date Posted: 12/17/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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A marble statue which is a allegory for the City of Messina was sculpted in 1856 by Giuseppe Prinzi. It's official name is: "Messina grateful for the sovereign authorization of the free port". It commemorates the 1852 decree by the Bourbon King Ferdinand II that gave the City of Messina the status of a free port.

The statue is a female figure wearing a crown and flowing robes. She is holding the rolled decree in her right hand. Her left hand is missing. On the base is the coat of arms of Messina above a banner that is inscribed MESSINA.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Allegory of Messina

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Giuseppe Prinzi

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1856

Materials used: Marble

Location: Waterfront at Via Vittorio Emanuele II in Messina, Italy.
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