srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

We took a leisurely walk back to our hotel after the delicious lunch at the Palazzo. Here are some shots I took along the way. One of the highlights was The Fountain of Diana.

Fontana di Diana is a monumental fountain in Syracuse, located on the Ortygia island, in Piazza Archimede.

SHORT HISTORY

After the creation of the Archimedes Square in 1878, the Municipality of Syracuse commissioned the sculptor Giulio Moschetti to build a fountain. The sculptor was choosen after his creation in Catania, the beautiful Fountain of Prosepina, received many praise.

After the presentation of the preparatory sketch of the fountain, the City Council commissioned the work through a resolution dated February 1, 1906. Giulio Moschetti built the fountain in about ten months, between 1906 and 1907, with the help of his son, the sculptor Mario Moschetti.

ARCHITECTURE

The fountain faces south and highlights the figure of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, protector of Ortygia in ancient times. The sculpture of Diana holds a bow and is accompanied by a dog, the attributes of the goddess of hunting.

At her feet, there is Arethusa, the Nereid who fled from her home in Arcadia, beneath the sea, and according to legend was transformed into a fresh water fountain on the island of Ortygia. Near Arethusa, her lover, Alpheus, is amazed by what is happening to her.

Inside the tank of the fountain, we can find four Tritons on two sea horses and two pistrices (sea monsters). On the edge of the basin, there are some masks and coats of arms.

The fountain was built in reinforced concrete, because of a lower construction cost and also because of the wide versatility that this technique is allowing.

Fontana di Diana was restored in 1996 by the former Syracuse water management company, SOGEAS.
https://www.italyscapes.com/places/sicily/syracuse/fountains/fontana-di-diana/



For additional images of the Archeological Park, the market, Temple of Apollo, the Duomo and the Palazzo please see my previous posts:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-799740-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-799893-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-800136-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-800275-1.html
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I hope you enjoy these!
Mark

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srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

Well done!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Great set !!! Mark

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Great start and you capture the street scenes so well, Mark.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much Barbara.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much Frank.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks Bill.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thank you so much Mike. My leadoff hitter always gets on base!

DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area

Great set Mark! I love the street scenes and outdoor dining in Italy.

srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA

Thanks very much Dennis. So do I as you can see!

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Wonderful set, Mark. Love the street scenes and the outdoor dining opportunities. First cannabis vending machine I’ve ever seen. Love how you composed the photo with your beautiful model to include the hotel entrance and sign.

rdemarco52 Loc: Wantagh, NY

Excellent set, especially the street life and narrow streets.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Nice set of photos, Mark--enjoyed again.