Statua della Libertà
Guardian of the Republic
The Statue of Liberty of San Marino is located in the capital of the city-state on the Piazza della Libertà in front of the Palazzo Pubblico, the seat of government, and appears as a guardian. While she stretches forward her right hand protectively, she holds the flag of San Marino in her left. On her head the figure wears a crown with the three famous towers of San Marino. With a determined expression and one foot forward, she symbolizes the freedom of the Republic.
Construction and inauguration
The statue is made of white Carrara marble and was designed by the Italian sculptor Stefano Galletti (1832-1905). It was commissioned by the then Duchess of Rancidello, Otilia Heyroth Wagener. The German countess donated the statue to San Marino after its completion in 1876 and, in gratitude, the government appointed her “Duchess of Acquaviva”. The statue was inaugurated on 30th September 1876. Construction of the Palazzo Pubblico did not begin until almost 10 years later.
Facts
- Location: Piazza della Libertà, City of San Marino
- Completed: 1876
- Sculptor: Stefano Galletti (1832-1905)
- Material: Carrara marble
- San Marino coin motif: 2 euro cent coin from the first series
Statua della Libertà Note
This unique souvenir note from the San Marino Series was developed in cooperation with the Poste San Marino and is dedicated to the Statua della Libertà. It is printed on genuine banknote paper and has several modern security features such as UV ink and a gold foil patch in the shape of a coat of arms of San Marino. The obverse is designed vertically and depicts the statue. The horizontal reverse shows a view of the Second Tower and the “Witches' Pass” (Passo delle Streghe). The path that runs between the fortifications on Mount Titano owes its name to old stories about young women who are said to have gathered on the mountain to dance around bonfires. The San Marino Series, which comprises a total of eight souvenir notes, is also available in a booklet with lots of information and pictures.
Obverse: Statua della Libertà in the City of San Marino, national coat of arms of San Marino, motto "Libertas" (Latin for "freedom")
Reverse: Witches' Pass, path connecting the first two towers of San Marino on Monte Titano, national coat of arms of San Marino, motto "Libertas" (Latin for "freedom")
| Dimensions: 145 x 70 mm (5.71 x 2.76 in) Material: Paper |
