The Duke - with an Italian connection!

 


The Duke of Wellington Statue has become a pretty iconic image of Glasgow! Located on Royal Exchange Square outside the Gallery of Modern Art. The statue was sculpted by Italian artist Carlo Marochetti and erected in 1844. Photo credit: Jen Wilson, Glasgow Loves EU

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