Statue of Queen Victoria

Created by Italian sculptor Mario Raggi, the bronze statue of Queen Victoria was originally unveiled in 1896 at Statue Square in Central to commemorate her Golden Jubilee. It portrays the monarch seated, holding a sceptre and orb—symbols of royal authority.

During World War II, the statue was removed by Japanese forces and sent to Japan to be melted down, but it was miraculously recovered after the war. In 1955, it was relocated to Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. In 1996, it was vandalized with red paint and a damaged nose as a protest against colonial culture, but has since been restored.

Today, the statue is more than a relic—it’s a quiet witness to Hong Kong’s complex history, inviting reflection on identity, memory, and change.