The statue of the Tramp in the city of Bergen.
Walking in the center of Bergen I came across this statue depicting a tramp (homeless in English).
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The facade of Palazzo Giureconsulti in Milan.
Located in the heart of Milan, in Piazza Mercanti, the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti is a magnificent example of 16th-century Mannerist architecture. Its construction began in 1562 to a design by architect Vincenzo Seregni, commissioned by Pope Pius IV, born Giovanni Angelo Medici.
The palace was built on the site of a previous 13th-century building, which was demolished to make way for the new structure. A distinctive element of the palace is the civic tower, originally built by Napo Torriani, which was integrated into the new project as a bell tower. The bell, known as “Zavataria”, was rung to announce public events such as executions.
The building initially served as the seat of the Collegio dei Nobili Dottori, an institution that trained politicians and lawyers. Over the centuries, the palace has housed various institutions, including the Stock Exchange, the Telegraph and the Banca Popolare di Milano. Since 1911, it has been owned by the Chamber of Commerce of Milan.
During the Second World War, the building suffered serious damage due to bombings, but was restored in the 1980s under the direction of Gianni Mezzanotte. This restoration equipped the building with modern technological equipment, making it a prestigious multifunctional center for events and conferences.
Today, the Palazzo dei Giureconsulti continues to be a point of reference for the city of Milan, hosting cultural events, conferences and business meetings. Its strategic location, a few steps from the Duomo, makes it an unmissable destination for those visiting the city.
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Monument to the Heroes of 1809 in Barcelona.
The Monument to the Heroes of 1809, located in Barcelona, is a symbol of resistance and sacrifice. Also known as the Monument to the Martyrs of Independence, it is dedicated to eight people who were executed after a failed attempt to liberate the city from the occupying French troops.
During the Spanish War of Independence (1807-1814), Barcelona was occupied by Napoleon's army and turned into a military stronghold. On May 12, 1809, around 8,000 citizens attempted to overthrow the French troops. The uprising was quickly suppressed and the organizers were captured. On June 2, eighteen conspirators were tried by a military court. Five of them were sentenced to death and executed in front of the Citadel of Barcelona. During the executions, three men rang the bells of the Barcelona Cathedral in an attempt to provoke a second uprising. French soldiers blockaded the cathedral, where the rebels held out for three days before being captured and eventually executed.
The monument, inaugurated in 1929, is located in Plaça Garriga i Bachs, opposite the side entrance to Barcelona Cathedral. It consists of a bronze statue of the five martyrs on a stone pedestal, flanked by tile panels with illustrations of the occupation of Barcelona. The statue was created by Josep Llimona, but was not completed in time for the inauguration. The organization that commissioned the monument decided to go ahead with the inauguration and add the statue later. Completion was delayed by the Spanish Civil War, and Llimona's statue was finally installed in 1941, along with two alabaster angels by Vicenç Navarro.
The Monument to the Heroes of 1809 is a tribute to the sacrifices made for freedom and independence. A plaque at the base of the monument is engraved with the names of the eight martyrs: Father Juan Gallifa, Dr. Joaquim Pou, Juan Massana, Salvador Aulet, Jose Navarro, Pedro Lastortras, Julian Portet and Ramon Mas. The plaque reads: “They sacrificed their lives for God, their country and their king. The grateful city in perpetual memory.”
The monument is located in the heart of the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona, near the Cathedral. The nearest metro stop is Jaume I on the L4 line (yellow line). In addition to the monument, other attractions nearby include the Bishop’s Bridge (El Pont del Bisbe), the Wall of the Kiss (The World Begins in Every Kiss) and the Plaça de Sant Felip Neri.
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– https://barcelonalowdown.com/monument-to-the-heroes-of-1809/
– https://www.tripadvisor.it/Attraction_Review-g187497-d24156326-Reviews-Monument_Als_Herois_Del_1809-Barcelona_Catalonia.html
– https://ca.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monument_als_Herois_del_1809
The Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen.
The Little Mermaid statue, located at the entrance to the port of Copenhagen, is one of the most iconic symbols of the Danish capital. This bronze sculpture, 1.25 meters high and weighing 175 kg, represents the protagonist of the famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, “The Little Mermaid”.
The statue was commissioned in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of Carlsberg beer, after being fascinated by a ballet based on Andersen's fairy tale. The work was created by the sculptor Edvard Eriksen and inaugurated on August 23, 1913. Eriksen used his wife Eline as a model for the body of the statue, while the face was inspired by the dancer Ellen Price.
Since its inauguration, the Little Mermaid has become one of the most visited tourist attractions in Copenhagen. Its picturesque location overlooking the Baltic Sea attracts millions of visitors every year, eager to see this melancholic and fascinating figure up close.
Over the years, the Little Mermaid statue has been the target of numerous acts of vandalism. It has been beheaded several times, daubed with paint and even blown up with a small charge of dynamite. Despite these incidents, the statue has always been restored and continues to represent a symbol of resilience and beauty for the city of Copenhagen.
The Little Mermaid's fame has inspired numerous copies around the world. A replica can be found in Solvang, California, while other versions of the statue can be seen in New Zealand, Thailand and even on the island of Ischia, Italy.
Visiting the Little Mermaid statue is a must-see for anyone visiting Copenhagen. This timeless symbol of the city not only tells a fascinating story, but also represents Danish culture and art around the world.
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The Little Mermaid statue is a 1.25 m tall, 175 kg heavy bronze sculpture located at the entrance to the harbour of Copenhagen and is one of the symbols of the Danish capital. It depicts the main character, the Little Mermaid, from one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous fairy tales, The Little Mermaid. The statue was commissioned in 1909 by Carl Jacobsen, son of the founder of Carlsberg, who had been fascinated by Hans Beck's adaptation of the fairy tale into a ballet. It was created by the sculptor Edvard Eriksen (1876-1959) and first shown to the public on 23 August 1913. Eriksen used his wife Eline as a model.
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The statues on the facade of St. Peter's in Rome.
The most important Basilica of the Catholic Church has 13 statues and a clock on its facade.
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At the top are the statues, some over 5.7 m high, of Jesus, John the Baptist and eleven of the twelve apostles (Saint Peter is missing). On the sides of the same are two clocks made in 1785 by Giuseppe Valadier, the clock on the left, called Oltremontano, indicates the real time, the one based on the time zone, while the one on the right, called Italian, indicates the solar Italic time with the count starting at sunset of each day and the completion of the twenty-fourth hour at the following sunset; furthermore, another difference, the one on the left has the two classic hands of the hours and minutes while the one on the right has a single hand.
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The column-bearing lion at the entrance of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia.
I like to photograph the statues of animals that I encounter while traveling. And this is not the first time that I encounter a lion holding up a column at the entrance of a building (in this case it is called a column-bearing lion).
This statue, which is a pair with the one on the other side of the entrance, is located at the entrance of the Palazzo dei Priori in Perugia, the building that is home to the Galleria Nazionale dell’Umbria.
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The stylophoros is an architectural term derived from Greek and meaning “style bearer”, that is, column bearer. It is used to indicate those sculptures of animals or fantastic monsters placed at the base of the supporting columns of the porches or even pulpits usually in Romanesque churches. Unlike the caryatid, a sculpture that replaces the entire column by acting as a support for the trabeation, the stylophoros constitutes only the base of the column.
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The Fountain of the River Plate in the Fountain of the Four Rivers in Rome.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers is one of the most famous works of the Roman Baroque, located in Piazza Navona in Rome. Designed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini and completed in 1651, the fountain represents the four great rivers of the four continents known at the time: the Nile (Africa), the Ganges (Asia), the Danube (Europe) and the River Plate (Americas).
The figure of the River Plate represents the American continent and is located on the western side of the fountain. This figure is depicted as a robust and powerful man, leaning on a rock. Here are some specific characteristics:
The figure of the River Plate is stretched out and looks downwards, as if he were about to slide away. The posture suggests a sense of movement and dynamism.
The figure is surrounded by exotic objects that allude to the riches of the Americas. Among these objects, there is a bag of coins, symbolizing the abundance of resources such as silver, of which the river is a representation (the “Plata” in Spanish means “silver”).
At the foot of the figure is an armadillo, an animal typical of the South American regions, which further contributes to the geographical and symbolic context of the sculpture.
The face of the figure appears frightened, perhaps reflecting the idea of the “New World” as a land still largely unknown and mysterious to the Europeans of the time.
The Fountain of the Four Rivers is a masterpiece of engineering and art, not only for its aesthetic beauty but also for its symbolism. It represents the papal dominion and the centrality of Rome in the Catholic world of the time. Each river is represented in a way that reflects not only the geographical but also the cultural and political characteristics of their respective regions.
The Rio de la Plata, with its representation of wealth and sense of discovery, embodies the idea of America as a land of opportunity and mystery.
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Tradition, which sees Bernini as a rival to his contemporary Borromini, has created the legend according to which the figure who represents the Rio de la Plata in the fountain raises his hand towards the church of Sant’Agnese opposite as a sign of defense against the imminent fall of the building. However, this remains only a legend since the construction of the church of Sant’Agnese in Agone began only later, in 1652.
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The statue of Mercury on Købmagergade in Copenhagen.
In the heart of Copenhagen, along the lively Købmagergade, stands a statue that captures the attention of residents and tourists: the statue of Mercury. This sculpture, created in 1896 by sculptor Julius Schultz, is positioned on the roof of a building on the corner of Købmagergade and Klareboderne.
Mercury, in Roman mythology, is the god of trade, financial gain and travel. His presence on one of the main shopping streets in Copenhagen is no coincidence. The statue symbolizes economic prosperity and the importance of trade for the city. With his wings on his feet and the caduceus in his hand, Mercury symbolically watches over Købmagergade, one of the busiest and most dynamic streets in the Danish capital.
Købmagergade is one of the oldest streets in Copenhagen, with a history dating back to the 13th century. Originally known as Bjørnebrogade, the street has undergone many transformations over the centuries, becoming an important commercial hub. The Mercury statue was installed at a time when Copenhagen was experiencing rapid economic and urban growth.
Today, the Mercury statue is an iconic landmark for visitors to Købmagergade. Its elevated position allows it to be viewed from different angles, making it a perfect subject for photographs. The sculpture also adds a touch of elegance and history to the modern shopping street, creating a fascinating contrast between the past and the present.
It is not only a work of art, but also a symbol of Copenhagen's rich commercial history. It represents the importance of trade and economic prosperity to the city, making it an unmissable stop for anyone who wants to discover the beating heart of the Danish capital.
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– https://helloecho.com/l/mercury-statue-on-the-main-shopping-street/
The expanse of small rocks in the Bay of Silence in Sestri Levante.
In the bay there is not only sand but in the part towards the Ex Convento dell'Annunziata, where there is also the statue of the fisherman, there is an expanse of small rocks that gently enter the sea.
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The statue of a lion in the port of Bergen in Norway.
Walking in the center of Bergen, more or less in the area of the fish market, you find this beautiful and imposing bronze statue of a lion.
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