Gaetano Martino Statue

From the Piazza European Union, walking towards the cruise terminal, we passed by the estatua of Gaetano Martino, took a moment to photograph it and learn some history :-) Within arm's reach, there was this orange tree that bore bright orange fruits. I wish I could have harvested some, hmmmm....

Martino was a prominent Liberal politician. He was elected in 1948 to the Chamber of Deputies, becoming briefly Minister of Public Education in 1954, under Christian Democrat Mario Scelba. In the late 1954, Martino became Minister of Foreign Affairs after the replacement of Attilio Piccioni, involved in the Montesi Affair. He maintained his Ministry also during the Antonio Segni's Cabinet (1954-1957), but was finally removed from office by new Prime Minister Adone Zoli.

As Minister of Foreign Affairs, Martino promoted a better European integration and internationalism, first with the Messina Conference in 1955. In 1956, he obtained the Italian acceptance to the United Nations. In the same year Martino, along with Halvard Lange from Norway and Lester Pearson from Canada, became a "sage" of the NATO, promoting its involvement in civil areas. Martino also attended the Treaty of Rome in 1957, establishing the European Economic Community.

Beautiful work

Beautiful place to visit

Un rigoglioso gelsomino indiano adornava la aiuola attirando con il suo intenso profumo numerosi croceristi appena sbarcati. Purtroppo è stato reciso dalla Amministrazione Locale perché oscurava la visione delle targhe commemorative del basamento della statua. La cura della aiuola è di una associazione sconosciuta ( la targa è sbiadita e illeggibile) che ne ha da tempo abbandonato la manutenzione.

Gaetano Martino, Presidente del Partito Liberale e Rettore dell’Università agli Studi di Roma, era uno dei maggiori fisiologi del mondo; è nato a Messina i l 25 Novembre 1900.

03.09.2019

Памятник основателю и инициатору ЕС.

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È un buon luogo ma sottovalutato