Fontana La Nave, Marble fountain in Pescara, Italy.
The fountain features a stylized ship carved from Carrara marble, measuring fifteen meters long and four meters high in a rectangular basin.
Created in 1987 by sculptor Pietro Cascella, the fountain commemorates the history of maritime trade and the prisoners who worked as rowers on Spanish ships.
The monument symbolizes cultural exchange across the Adriatic Sea, with its bow facing the city representing citizens' dedication to work and travel.
Located in Largo Mediterraneo, the fountain serves as a central meeting point and hosts numerous national and international cultural and sporting events.
The fountain belongs to the Fuga dal Museo ecomuseum project, which protects and promotes Pietro Cascella's artistic heritage throughout Pescara.
Location: Pescara
Inception: 1987
Creator: Pietro Cascella
Made from material: Carrara marble
GPS coordinates: 42.47361,14.21139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:28
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