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Statue of the Tiber river with Romulus and Remus
Overview
Statue of Tiber is located in Rome
Statue of Tiber
Statue of Tiber
Shown within Rome
LocationCampus Martius
Coordinates41°53′50″N 12°28′45″E / 41.8972°N 12.4791°E / 41.8972; 12.4791
TypeStatue
History
Founded1st or 2nd century CE

The Statue of the Tiber river with Romulus and Remus is a large statue from ancient Rome exhibited at the Louvre museum in Paris, France. It is an allegory of the Tiber river that waters the city of Rome.

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