It’s Paradise for Sculpture Lovers
Another thing about San Marino you should know is that it is a paradise for sculpture lovers. A trip to San Marino cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in San Marino will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in San Marino would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. With over 100 unique sculptures in a small area, San Marino has some very amazing works of art, the most famous of which is the Lady of Liberty located in front of the city hall.
It is made in the neoclassical style of white Carrara marble and is located between Parva Domus and the Palazzo Pubblico. It is a work of the sculptor Stefano Galletti and was donated by Countess Otilia Heyroth Wagener from Berlin to the Republic in 1876 because she had become Countess of Acquaviva. The statue symbolizes freedom. Freedom is represented as a warrior advancing fiercely with one hand extended forward and one with a flag. On the head of the statue is a crown with three towers representing the fortified city of San Marino, the symbolic meaning is the reinstatement of freedom. Discover the best top things to do in San Marino including Children of Beslan Statue, Girolamo Gozi Monument, Statua della Liberta, Statua Grande Nudo Femminile, Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi, Monumento a Bartolomeo Borghesi.
