The Terrazza del Pincio, Piazza del Popolo, Largo San Carlo, Piazza di San Lorenzo in Lucina, Piazza Mignanelli and Piazza San Silvestro will be the temporary home of the sculptures.

Botero, who died last September aged 91, was known for his generously proportioned figures.

“Italy was my father Fernando Botero’s second home,” said his daughter Lina, who helped organise the “diffused show”.

“I think that nothing could have brought him more pleasure than seeing his monumental sculptures exhibited today in the heart of this extraordinary city, which influenced his work so much.”

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