Porcellino, Bronze fountain in Loggia del Mercato Nuovo, Florence, Italy
The Fontana del Porcellino features a life-sized bronze wild boar standing on an octagonal base decorated with marsh plants and small animals.
Pietro Tacca created this bronze fountain in 1633 under the commission of Cosimo II de Medici, based on an ancient Roman marble statue.
The practice of placing coins in the boar's mouth after touching its nose represents a traditional ritual for fortune and return to Florence.
Located between Piazza della Repubblica and Ponte Vecchio, the fountain stands amid numerous leather goods and souvenir market stalls.
The bronze base contains detailed representations of forty different species of marsh animals, including snakes, frogs, and snails.
Location: Florence
Inception: 1633
Creator: Pietro Tacca
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.76987,11.25422
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
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