Roaring Lions, Milan, Italy
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vraatja
N 45° 27.850 E 009° 11.355
32T E 514794 N 5034533
Two marble lions roaring "under hooves" of the equestrian statua of the first king of a united Italy Viktor Emmanuel II on main Milan square, Piazza del Duomo.
Waymark Code: WMA8TX
Location: Lombardia, Italy
Date Posted: 12/04/2010
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In front of wonderul and amazing building of Milan cathedral (Duomo di Milano), on opposite side of the square is standing bronze equestrian statue of the first king of united Italy - Viktor Emmanuel II. The monument was designed by Ercole Rosa and it was dedicated in 1896. Twolions from both sides of a pedestal of the equestrian statue symbolize undoubtely bravery of the king, but today it looks they suffer from beaks of lofts of Milan's pidgeons ;-)