On Rome’s Janiculum Hill, the Monument to Anita Garibaldi honours the Brazilian-born revolutionary who fought during the Risorgimento. Mario Rutelli’s bronze statue, made in the 1930s, shows Anita on horseback with a pistol and her son Menotti. Reliefs on the base depict episodes from her life, and her remains are kept inside it. Stop to look closely at the sculpture and consider Anita’s place in Italian history, then take in the views over Rome from the surrounding hill.
A monument to Anita Garibaldi
The bronze monument was created by sculptor Mario Rutelli in the 1930s. Anita is shown on horseback, holding a pistol and her son Menotti. The composition presents her as an active participant in the fighting, rather than as a figure standing apart from it.
The base carries high reliefs depicting episodes from Anita’s life. Her remains are kept within the monument. Look at the statue and base together: the bronze figure gives the memorial its central image, while the reliefs add scenes from her story.
Anita and the Risorgimento
Anita Garibaldi was born in Brazil and became part of the history of Italian unification through her connection to the revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi and her own involvement in the struggle. Her memorial on Janiculum Hill offers a place to consider women’s contributions to the Risorgimento, a subject often encountered here through monuments to freedom fighters and other figures in Italian history.
The monument is on Passeggiata del Gianicolo. Its setting on the hill also gives the visit a view across Rome. For more context on Anita’s life, read about her before you arrive; the reliefs provide visual details to look for as you do.
Making a stop on Janiculum Hill
The monument can be included in a walk along Janiculum Hill. Nearby stops include the Giuseppe Garibaldi monument and Fontana dell’Acqua Paola, and tree-lined avenues provide a route for continuing on foot. The site is open around the clock, so you can plan a visit for early morning or late afternoon, when the light is better for photographs and the area is less crowded.
The entrance and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible. Give yourself time to pause at the reliefs and take in the view rather than treating the statue as a quick photo stop.
FAQ
Where is the Monument to Anita Garibaldi?
It is on Passeggiata del Gianicolo, on Janiculum Hill in Rome.
What does the monument depict?
The bronze statue shows Anita Garibaldi on horseback with a pistol and her son Menotti. Reliefs on the base portray episodes from her life.
When is a good time to visit?
Early morning or late afternoon brings better light for photos and fewer crowds.
Is the monument accessible?
The entrance and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible.
