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Fontana del Mascherone di Via Giulia

admin — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:28:17 +0000

This fountain attributed to Girolamo Rainaldi is in Via Giulia, behind the Palazzo Farnese. Its construction was commissioned by the Farnese family who allegedly made wine gush from its mouth during parties.

Fontana di Piazza delle Cinque Scole, Detail

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 21:18:13 +0000

Bright afternoon light bouncing off surrounding buildings highlights the elegant simplicity of the lines of the fountain in Piazza delle Cinque Scole (Piazza of the Five Schools), designed by Michelangel’s contemporary Giacomo della Porta and sculpted by Pietro Gucci at the end of the 16th Century.

Ara Pacis Fountains

admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:32:55 +0000

Midday at the Ara Pacis fountains.