COLUMBUS, Christopher (Cristoforo Columbo): Statue at Holy Rosary Church in Washington, D.C. by Carlo Nicoli

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This bronze statue of Christopher Columbus by Carlo Nicoli is located at Holy Rosary Church in Washington, D.C. It was installed in 1992 to mark the 500th anniversary of Columbus's voyage to the Americas. The monument honors Columbus and his companions for their historic journey that influenced Western Civilization and the spread of Christianity. The statue includes reliefs commemorating local religious figures and was gifted by the Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C.