Fontana dei mostri marini, Bronze fountain in Piazza della Santissima Annunziata, Florence, Italy.
The fountain features sea monsters, tritons, and marine creatures cast in bronze, with water flowing downward from the mythological figures' mouths.
Pietro Tacca designed and created this fountain between 1627 and 1641, initially planning it for the Monument of the Four Moors in Livorno.
The marine motifs and mythological elements represent the Renaissance period's interest in classical symbolism and maritime themes in public art.
The fountain underwent multiple restorations, including major work in 1987 and additional repairs in 1996 under Giovanni Morigi's supervision.
The signature of sculptor Pietro Tacca remains visible on both fountains when viewed with one's back facing the basilica.
Inception: 1627
Creator: Pietro Tacca
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 43.77640,11.26082
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:42
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