Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi (Buenos Aires) facts for kids
The Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi is a famous statue in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It shows Giuseppe Garibaldi riding a horse. You can find this important artwork in Plaza Italia, a well-known spot in the Palermo area of the city.
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About the Garibaldi Monument
This special statue is called an equestrian sculpture. This means it's a statue of a person on horseback. The monument honors Giuseppe Garibaldi, a very important Italian hero. It was a gift to Buenos Aires from Italian people living in the city.
Who Was Giuseppe Garibaldi?
Giuseppe Garibaldi (born 1807, died 1882) was an amazing Italian leader. He was both a military general and a political figure. When he was young, he joined a group called the Carbonari. These were Italian patriots who wanted to unite Italy.
After a failed uprising, Garibaldi had to leave Italy. He then went to South America. There, he led a group called the Italian Legion in the Uruguayan Civil War. Later, he returned to Italy. He became a key commander in the battles to unite Italy, a period known as the Risorgimento.
Because of his brave actions in both South America and Europe, people called him the "Hero of the Two Worlds." He truly was a hero across continents!
Building the Monument
The Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi was created by an Italian sculptor named Eugenio Maccagnani. It is actually a copy of another statue located in Brescia, Italy. The monument in Buenos Aires was officially opened on June 19, 1904. It stands as a symbol of friendship and history between Italy and Argentina.
Images for kids
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Plaza Italia, where the monument stands.
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A wider view of Plaza Italia in Buenos Aires.
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A closer look at the Garibaldi monument.
See also
In Spanish: Monumento a Giuseppe Garibaldi para niños
