Underneath the Tuscan sun, in the heart of the Boboli Gardens, stands a magnificent creature sculpted in white marble. This is the Pegaso Statue. It’s not just a statue. It’s a symbol of invincibility, glory, knowledge, and inspiration.
The Pegaso Statue you see before you is actually a replica of another Pegaso, one that resides at the Italian Air War College in Florence. This replica was a gift from the Italian government. You can almost feel the weight of history and heritage imbued within this magnificent stone.
This Pegaso, though a replica, is no less impressive. Towering over ten feet tall and weighing a hefty eight and a half tons, it commands attention. The sculptor, Mario Moschi, chose marble from the Apuan Alps, the same source used by the great Michelangelo for his masterpieces. Even the base carries meaning, the sphere representing our Earth. Unveiled in 1959, the Pegaso Statue serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring power of art and the values it represents.