DANTE, Alighieri statue in Meridian Hill Park in Washington, D.C. by Ettore Ximenes

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This bronze statue of Dante Alighieri by Ettore Ximenes is situated in Meridian Hill Park, Washington, D.C. It was gifted to the city by the Italian-American community to honor the famed Italian poet. The sculpture highlights the cultural contributions of Italians in the U.S. and enriches the park's collection of public art. It stands in the southeast corner of Meridian Hill Park near W & 15th St NW.