Piazza Bra

[1][2] This monument to the first king of Italy, in which he is sat atop a horse, was inaugurated on 9 January 1883, five years to the day after his death.

[4] The arena has been used by many contemporary performers including Pink Floyd,[5] Rod Stewart,[6] Elton John,[7] and Muse.

It has also hosted numerous operas,[1] including in 1946 Ponchielli's La Gioconda which saw the debut of Maria Callas.

[8] Palazzo della Gran Guardia [it], was the first building erected on the southern edge of Bra.

Leonardo Donato, 90th Doge of Venice, had requested an area for troops to shelter in poor weather.