Monument to Ovid

Statuia lui Ovidiu din Constanța

sculpture in Constanța

#3 in Constanța / #106 in Romania

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The Monument to Ovid in Constanța, Romania, is a statue dedicated to the Roman poet Ovid, who was exiled to the ancient city of Tomis (modern-day Constanța) in AD 8 by Emperor Augustus. The monument was created by the Italian sculptor Ettore Ferrari and was unveiled in 1887. It stands in Ovid Square, a central and prominent location in Constanța, symbolizing the city's historical connection to the poet. The statue portrays Ovid in a contemplative pose, reflecting the melancholy and longing often associated with his final years spent in exile.

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