(ANSA) – ROME, JANUARY 9 – A rare assortment of historical Roman bronze statues found in a Tuscan spa final yr will go on show on the Quirinale presidential palace in early Might, Tradition Minister Gennaro Sangiuliano mentioned on Monday .
He mentioned the statues, which have been in comparison with the world-famous Riace Bronzes, would tour Italy like them earlier than discovering a everlasting web site within the spa city of San Casciano.
“We may have a giant exhibition on the Quirinale with the bronzes from San Casciano, which I hope will open at the start of Might,” mentioned Sangiuliano, in Quante Storie on Rai3.
“The ministry – he mentioned – is buying a constructing in San Casciano to exhibit them, however first I wish to make them journey.
“For instance in my (natal) Naples, in Milan, in Venice, earlier than they go to their closing location.”
Sangiuliano additionally mentioned that “the consultants are restoring these finds” and that “in Might we’ll begin digging once more and we’ll most likely discover extra.”
The Riace Bronzes, historical statues of Greek warriors which are one of many best sculptural achievements of the traditional world, toured Italy earlier than discovering a everlasting residence of their native Reggio Calabria. (ANSA).
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