Il Porcellino
Given the name &quot;piglet&quot; by Florentines, this bronze statue located in Florence, Italy's Mercato Nuovo is a copy of the original created in 1633 by Baroque artist Pietro Tacca.  The original can still be found in Florence, but it is now located indoors at Museo Bardini in Palazzo Mozzi.  As you can tell, tourists put stock in the idea that rubbing the boar's snout will ensure a return trip to Florence.  Placing a coin in his mouth apparently brings good luck as well.  

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