Replica Statua Equestre di Marco Aurelio
Replica Statua Equestre di Marco Aurelio
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Brad
Hong Kong, China174,502 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is a replica equestrian statue of Emperor Marcus Aurelius that is situated in the centre of Piazza Campidoglio. It was erected here in 1981 when the original was relocated inside the Campoline Museum for restorations. The original monument dates back to 175 AD, is 4.25 metres tall. What you see is Aurelius seated on horseback with his right arm raised and pointing outward. This image depicted power and god-like grandeur of the Emperor. It is a fine statue to view during your visit to the museum in addition to seeing the replica situated outside on the square.
Written 26 May 2024
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Alessandro F
Milan, Italy32,402 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
In the center of the beautiful square of Michelangelo you can see the copy of marvelous Equestrian Statue of Marco Aurelio, the original is few steps from here, go inside the Capitolini Muesum to admire it.
The marvelous statue is made by bronze and stand 4,24 meters tall.
It was erected in 175 AD in Roman Forum
The marvelous statue is made by bronze and stand 4,24 meters tall.
It was erected in 175 AD in Roman Forum
Written 24 November 2019
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,160 contributions
June 2022
This larger-than-life bronze statue of the philosopher-emperor, Marcus Aurelius, is the only bronze equestrian statue to have survived from the classical period of ancient Rome.
It survived by accident. In a happy case of mistaken identity, everyone assumed it was a statue of Constantine, the first Christian emperor so when other statues were being melted down for coins and other such stuff, this one was put aside and saved.
The 4.24 metre tall statue has Marcus Aurelius on horseback, wearing a military tunic, cloak and boots. His right arm is extended to shoulder level, a traditional gesture used by the emperor when addressing the Roman troops.
What’s noticeably missing are weapons and armour. Although there were actually a lot of military campaigns during his time, the statue is emphasising his role as peace-bringer. His reign was marked by a well established period of peace and stability and he is remembered as one of the ‘Five Good Emperors’.
What you see here is only a replica but it's an excellent one, made in 1997 using all the tricks of modern technology - digital image files and laser beans for accuracy. The original narrowly missed being badly damaged in a 1979 terrorist bomb attack on the Senatorio. Fortunately only the base was damaged.
Overall the Capitoline Hill is one of the best places in Rome to see a lot in a short time. Even without going into the Capitoline Museum, the square is loaded with ancient artefacts, historically significant sculptures and beautiful buildings.
It survived by accident. In a happy case of mistaken identity, everyone assumed it was a statue of Constantine, the first Christian emperor so when other statues were being melted down for coins and other such stuff, this one was put aside and saved.
The 4.24 metre tall statue has Marcus Aurelius on horseback, wearing a military tunic, cloak and boots. His right arm is extended to shoulder level, a traditional gesture used by the emperor when addressing the Roman troops.
What’s noticeably missing are weapons and armour. Although there were actually a lot of military campaigns during his time, the statue is emphasising his role as peace-bringer. His reign was marked by a well established period of peace and stability and he is remembered as one of the ‘Five Good Emperors’.
What you see here is only a replica but it's an excellent one, made in 1997 using all the tricks of modern technology - digital image files and laser beans for accuracy. The original narrowly missed being badly damaged in a 1979 terrorist bomb attack on the Senatorio. Fortunately only the base was damaged.
Overall the Capitoline Hill is one of the best places in Rome to see a lot in a short time. Even without going into the Capitoline Museum, the square is loaded with ancient artefacts, historically significant sculptures and beautiful buildings.
Written 15 August 2022
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom11,160 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
Both the replica and the real Marcus Aurelius statues can be seen on Capitoline Hill. However the original is inside the Capitoline Museum so you have to pay to go inside to see it. The replica stands out in the open, in the middle of the piazza, right outside the museum.
It’s free to see.
It’s a very good replica and having seen both on this trip, it’s almost impossible for the regular tourist like me, to tell them apart.
Both are larger-than-life, standing at 4.24 metres tall and are imposing figures.
The only obvious difference is that the replica has a darker, blacker colouring compared to the original, where you can see the rich colour of the bronze through a green-coloured patina.
The replica also stands on a taller platform or plinth so it is best seen by standing further away. The original is in a modern, light-filled room and stands on a lower platform so you can see it more closely. There are stairs to the side which allow you to see it more than one angle .
Overall, if you’re not planning on going into the Museum, then you will get a very good impression of this state simply by looking at the replica.
It’s free to see.
It’s a very good replica and having seen both on this trip, it’s almost impossible for the regular tourist like me, to tell them apart.
Both are larger-than-life, standing at 4.24 metres tall and are imposing figures.
The only obvious difference is that the replica has a darker, blacker colouring compared to the original, where you can see the rich colour of the bronze through a green-coloured patina.
The replica also stands on a taller platform or plinth so it is best seen by standing further away. The original is in a modern, light-filled room and stands on a lower platform so you can see it more closely. There are stairs to the side which allow you to see it more than one angle .
Overall, if you’re not planning on going into the Museum, then you will get a very good impression of this state simply by looking at the replica.
Written 11 May 2024
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
June 2017 • Couples
Replica Statua Equestre di Marco Aurelio is a beautiful statue. It stands in the middle of the Capitoline Square, outside the Capitoline Museums. The original statue, the genuine article, is kept inside the museums. The original was created in the 2nd century, and it depicts the emperor Marcus Aurelius in all his glory, mounted on his horse. There are various interpretations as to the symbolism of how he is depicted, and what he is meant to be doing with his hand gestures. The viewers can decide for themselves, I suppose. Apparently when some other items were being destroyed in the Middle Ages, this equestrian statue was spared, as people thought it belonged to a Christian emperor, probably Constantine, or even Charlemagne! Anyway, thankfully it was left untouched, so now we are the lucky ones. Worth a look.
Written 4 November 2017
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AllanJGJ
Wellington, New Zealand4,211 contributions
Oct 2019
This fine equestrian statue dominates the Piazza del Campidoglio on top of the Capitoline Hill. There are numerous statues of Emperors, although this is the only example on horseback to survive into the modern era (although it's actually a replica). Other than admiring them as works of art they also allow us to consider what these famous men might have been like. This is particularly relevant with Marcus Aurelius given that we actually have some of his own, personal writings, generally termed 'Meditations'. He was a stoic and a philosopher as well as Emperor and while it's many years since I read these I remember how taken I was by the idea that even after all these centuries that we could get such a clear picture of his approach to life and his fine intellect. Definitely one of the good guys and here he is atop of a hill for us all to remember and admire.
Written 3 November 2019
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy33,859 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Yes, it's a copy (the original is now in the museum to protect it from the elements), but this copy has all the sweeping grace of the original statue of the good emperor (one of the few!) Marcus Aurelius. Legend has it the statue was never destroyed because it was mistakenly believed that the statue was of the emperor Constantine, who had converted to Christianity. The statue presides over the glorious Piazza Campidoglio, designed by Michelangelo.
Written 12 April 2017
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20,581 contributions
July 2016 • Couples
Pagan and Roman monuments, statues, and reminders normally met a bad end; Christians had little tolerance. But this bronze wonder endured! How so? It flew under the radar, undetected as the symbol of oppression that it was, mistaken for the great Charlemagne. Just a case of mistaken identity and (thanks be to the powers that govern these things) this treasure was granted a reprieve.
There's a copy out above the big stairs (cordonata), big enough to ride horses up but that was the design anyway. The original is inside the museum. It is bronze, beautiful, and thankfully intact.
Marcus sits on a Persian style saddle, layers of cloth, really. He is over-sized; it looks like he is riding a pony. His feet hang loose (no stirrups at this time). His horse is stocky, barrel-chested, strong, has a harness in his mouth, and is skillfully rendered. His ears show he has some spunk and probably is as skilled a war-horse as his rider is a skilled soldier.
It was sculpted in the 2nd century.
There's a copy out above the big stairs (cordonata), big enough to ride horses up but that was the design anyway. The original is inside the museum. It is bronze, beautiful, and thankfully intact.
Marcus sits on a Persian style saddle, layers of cloth, really. He is over-sized; it looks like he is riding a pony. His feet hang loose (no stirrups at this time). His horse is stocky, barrel-chested, strong, has a harness in his mouth, and is skillfully rendered. His ears show he has some spunk and probably is as skilled a war-horse as his rider is a skilled soldier.
It was sculpted in the 2nd century.
Written 19 September 2016
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The Spanish Steps Apartment
Rome, Italy33,859 contributions
Oct 2021
Although a replica (the original is now in the museum), this is a wonderful equestrian statue of the great philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius, and it stands looking down at Rome form the Capitoline Hill. Always wonderful to see it.
Written 21 October 2021
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TerSag
Bury St. Edmunds, UK979 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
Yes, it's a statue in Rome ! Who'd have guessed ?
But he is magnificent and the square he sits within is rather lovely.
But he is magnificent and the square he sits within is rather lovely.
Written 26 March 2019
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