Fontana del Genio a Villa Giulia, Marble fountain in Villa Giulia gardens, Palermo, Italy
The white marble fountain features a central figure representing the Genius of Palermo, surrounded by water jets and allegorical statues at its base.
Sculptor Ignazio Marabitti created this fountain in 1778 during a period of urban development that transformed the public spaces of Palermo.
The fountain's central figure symbolizes the spirit of Palermo through its representation of the city's guardian genius, following Italian sculptural traditions.
Visitors can access the fountain daily within Villa Giulia park, which connects to multiple walking paths and contains several other historical monuments.
The fountain combines neoclassical design elements with local symbolism, incorporating water features that maintain their original 18th-century mechanisms.
Location: Palermo
Inception: 1778
Creator: Ignazio Marabitti
Made from material: marble
GPS coordinates: 38.11306,13.37444
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:34
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