The Column of the Immaculate Conception located in Piazza Mignanelli in Rome

The Column of the Immaculate Conception located in Piazza Mignanelli, near the Spanish Steps in Rome, Italy Click to enlarge (for larger screens)

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Rome’s Column of the Immaculate Conception rises above Piazza Mignanelli, crowned by a graceful bronze statue against a blue sky

In the heart of Piazza Mignanelli, the soaring column draws the eye from its sculpted marble base to the Virgin Mary standing high above the square. Seated figures and intricate reliefs adorn the monument, while the surrounding ochre façades frame its elegant silhouette. Beneath a wide, cloud-brushed sky, locals and visitors pause along the piazza, bringing a lively sense of scale to this cherished Roman landmark.
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