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15 October 202412 October 2024

The Fountain of Neptune in Piazza Navona in Rome

La Fontana del Nettuno in piazza Navona a Roma

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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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Canon RF 24-50.

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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.
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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

16 September 202416 September 2024

The figurehead of the galleon in the Porto Antico area

La polena del galeone nella zona del Porto Antico a Genova

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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29 September 202329 September 2023

Il Nettuno che indica il mare sul terrazzo di una casa a Sestri

Il Nettuno che indica il mare sul terrazzo di una casa a Sestri Levante.
Quando si percorre la via Asilo di Maria Teresa, la breve strada pedonale (anche se moltissimi la percorrono in bicicletta) che collega la passeggiata a mare con il caruggio e Corso Colombo, lo sguardo non può non alzarsi a guardare questa statua posta su un terrazzo.
Il Nettuno che indica il mare.
Qualcuno mi ha detto di guardare sotto la tunica del dio…

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Photo taken with Canon EOS RP and lens Tamron 16-300.

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

20 November 20228 December 2024

The Fountain of Neptune in Piazza della Signoria

La fontana del Nettuno in piazza della Signoria a Firenze

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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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-M 11-22.

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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.
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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

11 August 202212 June 2022

Il palazzo D’Accursio e la fontana di Nettuno a Bologna

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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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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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.
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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

9 March 202216 July 2024

The Fountain of Neptune in Bologna

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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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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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.
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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

23 June 201926 July 2022

Fontana del Nettuno a Napoli

Fontana del Nettuno a Napoli.
Questo bel monumento, fotografato dal di dietro per far vedere la ciminiera gialla, e’ nella bella piazza che sta di fronte alla Stazione Marittima di Napoli.
Se dal porto crociere si vuole andare a piedi al centro bisogna passare per forza in questa piazza e non si puo’ non notare la grande e bella fontana.

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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Canon EF-S10.

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La fontana del Nettuno (detta anche fontana Medina) è una fontana monumentale della città di Napoli. oluta dal viceré Enrique de Guzmán, conte di Olivares, il quale governò a Napoli dal 1595 al 1599, fu effettivamente lavorata tra il 1600 e il 1601, durante il viceregno del conte di Lemos, su direzione di Domenico Fontana. Alla realizzazione della fontana parteciparono anche Michelangelo Naccherino (che realizzò il Nettuno), Angelo Landi e Pietro Bernini (che scolpì i mostri marini).
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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

25 November 20186 October 2024

The Nettuno Hotel in Sestri Levante seen from the sea

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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Photo taken with Canon EOS M100 and lens Tamron 16-300.

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.
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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

21 June 20186 December 2022

La vela e il Nettuno sullo sfondo

10 July 201116 October 2024

Neptune on a terrace in Via Maria Teresa

La statua di Nettuno in via Maria Teresa a Sestri

The statue of Neptune on a terrace in via Maria Teresa in Sestri Levante.
This statue is the one that in my opinion captures the gaze of all those who pass by via Maria Teresa in Sestri Levante.
It represents the god Neptune pointing his finger at something (it is up to the viewer to imagine where).

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Neptune (Latin: Neptūnus) is a deity of Roman religion, god of water and currents, and later became, after 399 BC, the god of the sea and tidal waves, becoming the equivalent of the Greek god Poseidon. Despite the fact that his cult developed after his association with Poseidon, Neptune was always less popular among sailors than Poseidon was among the Greeks.
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