Equestrian statue of Gattamelata - Padua: Working hours, Activities, Visitor reviews
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A famous bronze statue of the Renaissance artist Donatello, dating from 1453, is located in the heart of Piazza Santo in the Italian city of Padua. The statue depicts a warrior on horseback, representing the Italian captain Erasmo da Narni known as "Gatellata" ". The statue is considered a symbol of chivalry and courage in the Renaissance, and the horse symbolizes military progress and complete readiness for battle. The statue was erected by the general's family in his honor and in his memory.
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