'Il Babuino' ('The Baboon')
Il Babuino
Romans decided this 16th-century "talking statue" was so ugly, they named it after a primate.

πŸ“œ One of Rome's six famous "talking statues" from the 16th century.
πŸ” Originally depicted Silenus, a half-man, half-goat satyr.

Why Go

πŸ—£οΈ Historically used for anonymous criticisms against authorities
πŸ—ΊοΈ Street named after the statue due to its fame
πŸ›οΈ Part of Rome's unique 'Congregation of Wits' cultural tradition

Tips

πŸ“ Located on Via del Babuino in Rome.

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