Equestrian Statue of Victor Emmanuel II

The Monument to Victor Emmanuel II in Venice is an iconic bronze equestrian statue located on the Riva degli Schiavoni. Unveiled in 1887, the work was created by the renowned Italian sculptor Ettore Ferrari to commemorate the first king of a united Italy. The monument serves as a powerful symbol of the Risorgimento, the 19th-century movement for Italian unification.

The bronze figure of the King, depicted in military attire with a raised sword, rests atop a significant Istrian stone and pink granite pedestal. The base is further adorned with allegorical figures representing Venice and Italy, alongside relief scenes depicting crucial historical events. Because this is a stationary public historical monument, it is not a commercial brand product but rather a sovereign cultural heritage asset owned and maintained by the Municipality of Venice and the Italian State.