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26 April 202428 August 2024

The Moor Fountain in Piazza Navona in Rome

La Fontana del Moro in piazza Navona a Roma

The Moor Fountain in Piazza Navona in Rome
The Fontana del Moro is one of the most famous fountains in Rome and is located in Piazza Navona, one of the most famous squares in the city. The square is famous for its elongated shape and the three fountains that decorate it.
The Fontana del Moro is located on the southern side of the square and was designed by Giacomo della Porta in 1575. However, the central statue depicting a Moor (i.e. an African figure) was added later by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1654.
The sculpture of the Moor, to which the fountain owes its name, represents a bearded man sitting on a rock, intent on wrestling with a dolphin. The figure of the Moor was created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and added to the fountain to replace the original sculpture of a satyr that is now in the Capitoline Museums.
The Fontana del Moro is characterized by a marble basin, supported by four dolphins, and four tritons emerging from the water, each supporting a dolphin. The fountain is one of the main attractions of Piazza Navona and contributes to the artistic and historical character of this public space.
Interestingly, Piazza Navona itself is built on the site of an ancient Roman stadium, known as the Stadium of Domitian. The square has become a lively and crowded place, frequented by tourists and residents, and often hosts cultural events and fairs throughout the year.

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Immediately after the restoration of the Aqua Virgo aqueduct, completed in 1570, work began on a secondary underground branch of the conduit, in order to reach the area of the ancient Campo Marzio, one of the most populous areas of Rome, and the construction of a certain number of fountains was consequently also planned. Among the first were commissioned by Pope Gregory XIII, in 1574, to Giacomo Della Porta, the two placed at the ends of Piazza Navona, of which the Fontana del Moro is the one located on the southern side of the square.
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The Moro Fountain in Piazza Navona in Rome – La fontaine Moro sur la Piazza Navona à Rome – La Fuente del Moro en Piazza Navona en Roma – A Fonte Moro na Piazza Navona em Roma – Der Moro-Brunnen auf der Piazza Navona in Rom – Đài phun nước Moro ở Quảng trường Navona ở Rome – 罗马纳沃纳广场的摩洛喷泉 – ローマのナヴォーナ広場にあるモロの噴水

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27 March 20249 November 2023

Il globo in pietra nel porto di Flam in Norvegia

Il globo in pietra nel porto di Flam in Norvegia.
Uno dei simboli di questo piccolo borgo di pescatori, sicuramente un simbolo moderno, è questo globo in pietra nera che, grazie ad un meccanismo e all’acqua, ruota continuamente.
E’ nella piazza principale della piccola cittadina norvegese.

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Flåm is a Norwegian village of about 500 inhabitants, at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord. The village is located in the municipality of Aurland, in the county of Vestland, Norway. It is touched by the European route E16. The valley of Flåm was formed by the thick layer of ice that remained in this area for millions of years: the erosion of the glacier made the land sink, creating the deep and wide valleys that attract a large number of tourists every year.
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The stone globe in the port of Flam in Norway – Le globe de pierre dans le port de Flam en Norvège – El globo de piedra en el puerto de Flam en Noruega – O globo de pedra no porto de Flam, na Noruega – Die Steinkugel im Hafen von Flam in Norwegen – Quả cầu đá ở cảng Flam ở Na Uy – 挪威弗洛姆港的石球 – ノルウェーのフロム港にある石の地球儀

22 March 202418 August 2024

The Danube statue in the Fountain of the Rivers

La statua del Danubio nella Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi a Roma

The Danube statue in the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers (or simply the Fountain of the Rivers) is one of the most famous monuments in Rome. Probably after the Trevi Fountain it is the most photographed.
In addition to the central obelisk, it is famous for the four statues representing the four rivers of the continents (known at the time): the Rio de la Plata, the Ganges, the Nile and the Danube.
In this post the photo is of the Danube, the longest river in Europe.

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Bernini’s giants move in gestures full of life and with an irrepressible expressive exuberance. The Danube indicates one of the two coats of arms of the Pamphili present on the monument as if to represent the religious authority of the pontiff over the entire world.
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The Danube statue in the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome – La statue du Danube dans la Fontaine des Quatre Fleuves à Rome – La estatua del Danubio en la Fuente de los Cuatro Ríos en Roma – A estátua do Danúbio na Fonte dos Quatro Rios em Roma – Die Donaustatue im Vierströmebrunnen in Rom – Bức tượng Danube ở Đài phun nước Bốn con sông ở Rome – 罗马四河喷泉中的多瑙河雕像 – ローマの四大河の噴水にあるドナウ川の像

7 January 202428 August 2024

The Magical Trevi Fountain in Rome

La magica Fontana di Trevi: una sorgente di bellezza e leggende

The Magical Trevi Fountain in Rome
The Trevi Fountain, located in the heart of Rome, is one of the world's most iconic architectural wonders. This baroque masterpiece is much more than just a fountain; it is a symbol of beauty, history and desire, surrounded by legends and traditions that fascinate visitors from all over the world.
The Trevi Fountain, designed by Niccolò Salvi and completed in 1762 by Giuseppe Pannini, is a triumph of Baroque art. Its elaborate facade and imposing sculptures make it a true visual spectacle. The statues represent the god Oceanus, accompanied by Tritons and seahorses, while Neptune, the god of the sea, emerges in the center.
This fountain is surrounded by a number of legends and traditions. The most famous involves throwing a coin over your left shoulder into the fountain. Popular belief is that whoever does this is destined to return to Rome. Throwing a second coin will ensure a new love, while a third coin will ensure a marriage. This tradition attracts thousands of visitors every day, and the collected coins are donated to charity.
The Trevi Fountain has left an indelible mark on popular culture. It has appeared in numerous films, including Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita,” where Anita Ekberg dives into the water, creating an iconic cinematic scene. The fountain has also been celebrated in songs and works of art, confirming its status as an enduring symbol of art, beauty, and passion.
In 2014, the Trevi Fountain underwent a major restoration funded by the fashion house Fendi, which restored its original beauty. Today, the fountain continues to be one of the most visited places in Rome, and the constant flow of visitors helps to keep its beauty alive.

In conclusion, the Trevi Fountain is much more than a simple tourist attraction. It is a symbol of Rome and its eternal beauty, a place where history, art and tradition are fascinatingly intertwined. The prospect of making a wish and throwing a coin into this fountain continues to inspire dreams and hopes of visitors from all over the world.

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The Trevi Fountain is the largest and most famous fountain in Rome. Built on the facade of Palazzo Poli by Nicola Salvi, the competition announced by Pope Clement XII in 1731 was initially won by the French sculptor Lambert-Sigisbert Adam but the assignment was subsequently passed to Salvi.
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The magical Trevi Fountain: a source of beauty and legends – La magique fontaine de Trevi : source de beauté et de légendes – La mágica Fontana de Trevi: fuente de belleza y leyendas – A mágica Fonte de Trevi: fonte de beleza e lendas – Der magische Trevi-Brunnen: eine Quelle der Schönheit und Legenden – Đài phun nước Trevi kỳ diệu: nguồn gốc của vẻ đẹp và huyền thoại – 神奇的特莱维喷泉：美丽和传奇的源泉 – 魔法のトレビの泉: 美と伝説の源

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4 October 202317 August 2024

Due passi a Chiavari di prima mattina ad ottobre

Due passi a Chiavari di prima mattina ad ottobre.
Questa mattina ho dovuto fare una commissione a Chiavari di prima mattina e, una volta terminato, ho fatto un paio di passi nel sempre bell centro della città.
La fontana in piazza delle Carrozze, piazza Mazzini e piazza Roma.

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A stroll in Chiavari in the early morning in October – Une promenade à Chiavari au petit matin d’octobre – Un paseo por Chiavari a primera hora de la mañana de octubre – Um passeio em Chiavari no início da manhã de outubro – Ein Spaziergang in Chiavari am frühen Morgen im Oktober – Đi dạo ở Chiavari vào sáng sớm tháng 10 – 十月清晨在基亚瓦里漫步 – 10月の早朝、キアーヴァリを散歩

11 August 202315 October 2023

La testa con le ali di pipistrello della fontana in piazza Matteotti

La testa con le ali di pipistrello della fontana in piazza Matteotti a Sestri Levante.
In piazza Matteotti a Sestri, proprio di fronte al Municipio, c’è questa piccola fontana (o forse meglio chiamarla barchile) che solo recentemente ho guardato bene e fotografato.
Nu ogni lato ci sono raffigurate delle teste mostruose con delle ali di pipistrello ai lati.

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The head with bat wings of the fountain in the square dedicated to Matteotti in Sestri Levante – La tête aux ailes de chauve-souris de la fontaine de la place dédiée à Matteotti à Sestri Levante – La cabeza con alas de murciélago de la fuente de la plaza dedicada a Matteotti en Sestri Levante – A cabeça com asas de morcego da fonte na praça dedicada a Matteotti em Sestri Levante – Der Kopf mit Fledermausflügeln des Brunnens auf dem Matteotti gewidmeten Platz in Sestri Levante – Đầu có cánh dơi của đài phun nước ở quảng trường dành riêng cho Matteotti ở Sestri Levante – 塞斯特里莱万特广场献给马特奥蒂的喷泉的蝙蝠翅膀头 – セストリ・レバンテのマテオッティに捧げられた広場の噴水のコウモリの羽を持つ頭

24 July 202321 August 2024

Una foto panoramica della famosa Fontana di Trevi a Roma

Una foto panoramica della famosa Fontana di Trevi a Roma.
Qualche mese fa sono stato a fare una commissione veloce nella capitale. Dovevo fare tutto in giornata ma sono comunque riuscito a regalarmi un giro da turista per il centro e a scattare moltissime foto in città.
Questa, come avrete già capito tutti, è la celeberrima fontana di Trevi voluta da Clemente XII e iniziata a costruire da Nicola Salvi e finita nel 1762 da Pietro e Verginio Bracci.

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The Trevi Fountain is the largest and most famous fountain in Rome. Built on the facade of Palazzo Poli by Nicola Salvi, the competition announced by Pope Clement XII in 1731 was initially won by the French sculptor Lambert-Sigisbert Adam but the assignment was subsequently passed to Salvi.
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A panoramic photo of the famous Trevi Fountain in Rome – Une photo panoramique de la célèbre fontaine de Trevi à Rome – Una foto panorámica de la famosa Fontana de Trevi en Roma – Uma foto panorâmica da famosa Fontana di Trevi em Roma – Ein Panoramafoto des berühmten Trevi-Brunnens in Rom – Ảnh toàn cảnh Đài phun nước Trevi nổi tiếng ở Rome – 罗马著名特莱维喷泉的全景照片 – ローマの有名なトレビの泉のパノラマ写真

6 June 202317 July 2024

Una bella piazzetta di Sesta Godano

Una bella piazzetta di Sesta Godano in provincia della Spezia.
Ero stato da bambino qualche volta a Sesta ma non ricordavo fosse un borgo così carino.
Qualche mese fa ci sono passato per una piccola gita e devo dire che ho trovato un paese molto carino e ben tenuto.
Questa è una bella piazzetta, con fontana, nel carrugio (che se non sbaglio si chiama via Vecchia) del borgo.

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Questo, se vi interessa, il bel sito del Consorzio Val di Vara.

Ecco dove si trova Sesta Godano:

A beautiful square in Sesta Godano in the province of La Spezia – Une belle place à Sesta Godano dans la province de La Spezia – Una hermosa plaza en Sesta Godano en la provincia de La Spezia – Uma bela praça em Sesta Godano, na província de La Spezia – Ein schöner Platz in Sesta Godano in der Provinz La Spezia – Một quảng trường xinh đẹp ở Sesta Godano thuộc tỉnh La Spezia – 拉斯佩齐亚省 Sesta Godano 的一个美丽广场 – ラ・スペツィア県のセスタ・ゴダーノにある美しい広場

19 January 202330 December 2022

Il bronzin del centro storico di Lavagna

Il bronzin del centro storico di Lavagna.
Questa bella fontanella, nel centro di Lavagna (ma non nel carrugio principale), è un monito a tutti i cittadini del bel borgo, di non toccare mai (o rimuovere) questo “rubinetto”!

O BRONZIN
…se a quarchedun, vegnia l’idea meschinn-a
de cangialo co’na pompa de benzinn-a
con cose recammae, con cose finte,
voreieiva dì che o no capisce ninte.

Lasciaemmolo stà lì, anche se vegio,
lasciaemmolo cosci, perché.. o l’è megio.
Pe’ niatri, sto bronzin, l’è na bandea,
o l’è o nostro “fossou”, a nostra “sc-ciummea”.

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The bronzin, the ancient fountain, in the historic center of Lavagna – Le bronzin, l’ancienne fontaine, dans le centre historique de Lavagna – El bronzin, la fuente antigua, en el centro histórico de Lavagna – O bronze, a antiga fonte, no centro histórico de Lavagna – Der Bronzin, der antike Brunnen, im historischen Zentrum von Lavagna – Bronzin, đài phun nước cổ, ở trung tâm lịch sử của Lavagna – 青铜器，古老的喷泉，位于拉瓦尼亚的历史中心 – ラヴァーニャの歴史的中心部にある古代の噴水ブロンジン

23 August 20222 December 2022

La parte superiore della fontana di piazza Matteotti a Sestri Levante

La parte superiore della fontana di piazza Matteotti a Sestri Levante.
La fontana (o barchile) della piazza del Municipio con una vista molto inusuale.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-S 10-18.