The Triton Fountain in Piazza Dante in Bergamo. Walking through the lower part of the city of Bergamo I came to today's Piazza Dante Alighieri (once called Piazza della Fiera) in the center of which stands this beautiful fountain.
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The monumental fountain in Piazza Dante dates back to 1740 and is also known as the “Triton Fountain”, for the statue of Neptune that overlooks the basin. It is the work of the architect and sculptor Gian Battista Caniana and was originally placed at the center of the structures that made up the Bergamo Fair. Continue and learn more on aquadro.net
The Fountain of Neptune in the square dedicated to Dante in Bergamo – La fontaine de Neptune sur la place dédiée à Dante à Bergame – La Fuente de Neptuno en la plaza dedicada a Dante en Bérgamo – A Fonte de Neptuno na praça dedicada a Dante em Bérgamo – Der Neptunbrunnen auf dem Dante gewidmeten Platz in Bergamo – Đài phun nước Neptune tại quảng trường dành riêng cho Dante ở Bergamo
The Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Navona in Rome. I still have some photos of some monuments of Rome from my last visit to the capital. These three photos are of the beautiful fountain located in Piazza Navona. Probably overshadowed by the larger and more famous Fountain of the Four Rivers, it is still worthy of a post of mine!
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The Fountain of Neptune is located at the northern end of Piazza Navona in Rome. Also known, once, as the Fountain of the Calderai, it owed this name to its proximity to the ancient Vicolo dei Calderai (or Calderari), a small street occupied by the shops of blacksmiths and sellers of pans, pots and metal dishes in general. The basin, by Giacomo della Porta, dates back to 1575-76, while the sculptures that decorate it were placed only in 1878, by the sculptors Antonio Della Bitta and Gregorio Zappalà. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Fountain of Neptune in the Navona square in Rome – La fontaine de Neptune sur la place Navone à Rome – La Fuente de Neptuno en la plaza Navona de Roma – A Fonte de Netuno na Praça Navona, em Roma – Der Neptunbrunnen auf dem Navona-Platz in Rom – Đài phun nước Neptune ở quảng trường Navona ở Rome – 罗马纳沃纳广场的海王星喷泉 – ローマのナヴォーナ広場にあるネプチューンの噴水
The figurehead of the galleon in the Porto Antico area of Genoa. The Neptune Galleon, located in the Porto Antico of Genoa, is a replica of a Spanish galleon built in 1986 for the film “Pirates” by Roman Polański. The ship is famous for its figurehead, which represents the god of the seas Neptune². This imposing bow figure adds a touch of authenticity and historical charm to the ship.
The Neptune is one of the main attractions of the Porto Antico and offers visitors a unique experience, allowing them to explore a privateer ship and imagine the life of pirates during the golden age of piracy. If you are in Genoa, it is definitely worth a visit!
A figurehead is a wooden decoration, often depicting a female, animal or mythological figure, that was found on the bow of ships from the 16th to the 19th century. Originally introduced on galleons, the figurehead had several purposes:
1. Identification: It indicated the name of the ship, useful for those who could not read. 2. Symbolism: It showed the wealth and strength of the ship's owner. 3. Protection: It was believed to protect the ship and its crew during voyages.
Figureheads were often elaborately carved and painted, adding an artistic and distinctive touch to the vessels.
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The figurehead of the galleon in the Porto Antico area of Genoa – La figure de proue du galion dans le quartier de Porto Antico de Gênes – El mascarón de proa del galeón en la zona de Porto Antico de Génova – A figura de proa do galeão na zona de Porto Antico, em Génova – Die Galionsfigur der Galeone im Porto Antico-Gebiet von Genua – Người đứng đầu thuyền buồm ở khu vực Porto Antico của Genoa
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Neptune pointing to the sea on the terrace of a house in Sestri Levante. When you walk along Via Asilo di Maria Teresa, the short pedestrian street (even though many people cycle along it) that connects the seaside promenade with the alley and Corso Colombo, your gaze cannot help but rise to look at this statue placed on a terrace. Neptune pointing to the sea. Someone told me to look under the god's tunic…
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Neptune pointing to the sea on the terrace of a house in Sestri Levante – Neptune pointant vers la mer sur la terrasse d’une maison à Sestri Levante – Neptuno apuntando al mar en la terraza de una casa en Sestri Levante – Netuno apontando para o mar no terraço de uma casa em Sestri Levante – Neptun zeigt auf der Terrasse eines Hauses in Sestri Levante auf das Meer – Sao Hải Vương chỉ ra biển trên sân thượng của một ngôi nhà ở Sestri Levante – 海王星在塞斯特里莱万特一栋房子的露台上指向大海 – セストリ・レバンテの家のテラスで海を指差すネプチューン
The Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. One of the most famous fountains in Florence located in the most famous square of the city of Florence. Like many fountains in Italy it represents the god Neptune. What fascinated me is the wise use of different types of stone and marble used for its creation.
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Numerous sculptors participated, with an approach based on materials of different nature and color, dear to the client's taste. The result, however, was the object of harsh criticism since its completion, while today it is read as an emblematic example of the renewal of Mannerist sculpture shortly after the middle of the sixteenth century, in opposition to the prevailing Michelangelo-style academicism. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria in Florence – La fontaine de Neptune sur la Piazza della Signoria à Florence – La fuente de Neptuno en la Piazza della Signoria en Florencia – A fonte de Netuno na Piazza della Signoria em Florença – Der Neptunbrunnen auf der Piazza della Signoria in Florenz – Đài phun nước của Neptune ở quảng trường Piazza della Signoria ở Florence – 海王星喷泉在佛罗伦萨领主广场 – フィレンツェのシニョーリア広場にあるネプチューンの噴水
Il palazzo D’Accursio e la fontana di Nettuno a Bologna. Passeggiare in centro a Bologna vuol dire arrivare in Piazza Maggiore e quindi vedere la Fontana di Nettuno con la maestosa statua e poi l’altrettanto maestoso Palazzo D’Accursio (anche chiamato Palazzo Comunale).
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FLe prime testimonianze del palazzo risalgono al 14 febbraio 1287 quando Francesco d’Accursio, figlio del noto giurista Accursio, vende al Comune di Bologna quella che doveva essere l’abitazione del padre. Dal celebre maestro di diritto quindi prenderà nome l’intero edificio pubblico.
The D’Accursio palace and the Neptune fountain in Bologna – Le palais D’Accursio et la fontaine de Neptune à Bologne – El palacio D’Accursio y la fuente de Neptuno en Bolonia – O palácio D’Accursio e a fonte de Netuno em Bolonha – Der Palast D’Accursio und der Neptunbrunnen in Bologna – Cung điện D’Accursio và đài phun nước Neptune ở Bologna – 博洛尼亚的 D’Accursio 宫殿和海王星喷泉 – ボローニャのダキュルシオ宮殿とネプチューン噴水
The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna. It is certainly the most famous fountain in the Emilian city of Bologna. Located in Piazza del Nettuno (practically in Piazza Maggiore) between the Salaborsa Library, Palazzo Re Enzo and Palazzo d’Accursio. Obviously it represents the god of the sea surrounded by cherubs holding dolphins and four nereids. There is also a secret (which is no longer a secret) of the seven that can be found in the city linked to the finger of the god which, if seen from a certain perspective, appears to be his genital organ.
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The Fountain of Neptune, nicknamed al Żigànt in dialect (“the giant” in Italian) by the people of Bologna due to the size of the statue of Neptune, is located in Bologna in Piazza del Nettuno. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna – La fontaine de Neptune à Bologne – La fuente de Neptuno en Bolonia – A fonte de Netuno em Bolonha – Der Neptunbrunnen in Bologna – Đài phun nước Neptune ở Bologna – 海王星喷泉在博洛尼亚 – ボローニャのネプチューンの噴水
Fountain of Neptune in Naples. This beautiful monument, photographed from behind to show the yellow chimney, is in the beautiful square in front of the Maritime Station of Naples. If you want to walk to the center from the cruise port you must pass through this square and you cannot fail to notice the large and beautiful fountain.
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The Fountain of Neptune (also called the Medina Fountain) is a monumental fountain in the city of Naples. Designed by the viceroy Enrique de Guzmán, Count of Olivares, who governed Naples from 1595 to 1599, it was actually built between 1600 and 1601, during the viceroyalty of the Count of Lemos, under the direction of Domenico Fontana. Michelangelo Naccherino (who created Neptune), Angelo Landi and Pietro Bernini (who sculpted the sea monsters) also participated in the construction of the fountain. Continue and learn more on Wikipedia
The fountain of Neptune in Naples – La fontaine de Neptune à Naples – La fuente de Neptuno en Nápoles – A fonte de Netuno em Nápoles – Der Neptunbrunnen in Neapel – Đài phun nước của Sao Hải Vương ở Naples – 那不勒斯海王星喷泉 – ナポリのネプチューンの噴水
The Nettuno hotel in Sestri Levante seen from the sea. As I have already written previously, the Hotel Nettuno is probably one of the hotel symbols of Sestri Levante. For many years of my childhood it was abandoned and left to decay. But then it was renovated and now it is a little gem with suites, a restaurant and a lounge bar on the roof. This photo was taken from the port with my beautiful telephoto lens.
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According to mythology, he lived at the bottom of the sea and commanded sea monsters and storms. He is often depicted standing on a chariot drawn by sea horses, and with a trident in his right hand as a symbol of command. Continue on Wikipedia
The Nettuno hotel in Sestri Levante seen from the sea – L’hôtel Nettuno à Sestri Levante vu de la mer – El hotel Nettuno en Sestri Levante visto desde el mar – O hotel Nettuno em Sestri Levante visto do mar – Das Nettuno Hotel in Sestri Levante vom Meer aus gesehen – Khách sạn Nettuno ở Sestri Levante nhìn từ biển
