Statue of Carlo Pisacane
Bronze by Gaetano Chiaromonte (1933) in the Municipal Gardens
Statua Carlo Pisacane, Sapri SA 84073
The municipality’s official description mentions the “handsome captain” with his back to the sea and his proud gaze to the mountains.
The city also commemorates the expedition with the centennial obelisk in Largo dei Trecento.
Bronze monument by sculptor Gaetano Chiaromonte (1933), located in the Municipal Gardens. The figure of the “handsome captain” is oriented with his back to the sea and his gaze towards the mountains, evoking the 1857 expedition of the Three Hundred.
Why visit
To observe up close one of Sapri’s symbolic works: iconography, pose and orientation tell the story of the 1857 expedition and the city’s identity.
How to get there
On foot from the main street or the station: follow signs to the Town Hall and enter the gardens (Villa Comunale). The monument is easy to spot within the green area.
Useful tips
- Shoot from the front to emphasize pose and plinth.
- Read the plaque for date and author.
- Best light: morning or late afternoon.
Nearby
- Villa Comunale & seafront.
- Piazza Plebiscito/historic center.
Frequently asked questions
Gaetano Chiaromonte, 1933.
In Sapri’s Municipal Gardens (Villa Comunale).