A statue of Christopher Columbus stands in the Bayfront Park of Miami, Florida, United States.

History

The statue itself was sculpted by Count Vittorio di Colbertaldo (1902-1979) of Verona, one of Benito Mussolini's hand picked ceremonial bodyguards known as the "Black Musketeers." Colbertaldo doubled as the Musketeers's sculptor, producing statues which commemorated the organization. A second Columbus statue done by Colbertaldo was in San Francisco until its removal in 2020.

Statue of Christopher Columbus (Miami)

The statue was vandalized in June 2020 during the George Floyd protests.

Statue of Christopher Columbus (Miami)

See also

Statue of Christopher Columbus (San Francisco) List of monuments and memorials to Christopher Columbus

Statue of Christopher Columbus (Miami)

References

Buildings and structures in Miami

Monuments and memorials in Florida

Outdoor sculptures in Florida

Sculptures of men in the United States

Statues in Florida

Miami

Vandalized works of art in Florida