Pasquino is one of Rome’s “talking statues.” It is a marble statue of an ancient Roman man, found in the 15th century in the corner of a piazza near the Colosseum. The statue has been a symbol of satire and political commentary in Rome for centuries.

The name “Pasquino” comes from the tradition of attaching satirical poems and political commentaries, known as “pasquinades,” to the statue. These satirical pieces often criticized public figures and current events.

Pasquino is one of the five “talking statues” of Rome, and his statue is located near the corner of the Piazza Navona and the Piazza di Pietra. Despite being a symbol of satire and criticism, Pasquino himself is depicted with a rather neutral expression, showing no signs of the humor or sarcasm that his statue has come to symbolize.