Fountain of Neptune, Renaissance fountain in Piazza Unità d'Italia, Messina, Italy
The Neptune Fountain features a central marble statue of Neptune with a trident, standing above Scylla and Charybdis on an octagonal base.
Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli, a collaborator of Michelangelo, created this fountain in 1557 under commission from the Messina Senate for the maritime city.
The fountain represents Neptune controlling the mythological monsters of the Strait, reflecting the deep connection between Messina and maritime traditions.
The fountain stands in front of the Palazzo della Prefettura, accessible through multiple bus routes and within walking distance of the Regional Museum.
Four shields on the pedestal display the Arcadian Cross of Messina, while water pours through lion heads and marine deities along the sides.
Location: Messina
GPS coordinates: 38.19936,15.55776
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:56
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