Piazza De Ferrari is the very centre of the city: This is where the Genoese meet for political demonstrations and sports celebrations, an easy meeting place for both locals and tourists, and where the Christmas tree is erected each year. Dedicated to a Genoese, the Duke of Galliera, who in 1875 made a bequest of 20 million Lira for the enlargement of Genoa’s harbour, this square is where the medieval and modern parts of the city meet and merge. If compared to local standards this is a remarkably large square. It was opened after the demolitions and excavations carried out at the beginning of the 20th century, and the gushing central bronze fountain was added in 1936. Among the buildings that surround the square visitors can admire the multi-coloured façade of Palazzo Ducale, as well as other large early-20th century buildings, such as the Liguria Regional Administration House (Palazzo della Regione Liguria) and the Stock Exchange, a powerfully-built masterpiece of Genoese Art Nouveau. Other remarkable features are the neoclassical portico of the Carlo Felice Opera House and the colonnaded building of the Ligurian Academy of Fine Art (Accademia Ligustica di Belle Arti), home to a fine collection of works, mostly by Genoese artists – all of which are guarded over by a very serious-looking horse-mounted Garibaldi.