Fontana dell'Immacolatella - Naples, Italy
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Fontana dell'Immacolatella (a.k.a. Fontana di Gigante) is located along the waterfront at Via Patenope in Naples, Italy.
Waymark Code: WM11TBV
Location: Campania, Italy
Date Posted: 12/15/2019
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The Fontana dell'Immacolatella was originally created by Michelangelo Naccherino and Pietro Bernini in the 17th century for the Royal Palace of Naples next to a statue of a giant, hence its alternate name. It was then moved to Palace of the Immacolatella, a quarantine station for the port of Naples. In 1905 is was moved to its present site on the waterfront of Naples.
The Fontana dell'Immacolatella features a central round arch flanked by two smaller rounded arches, all are supported by four pillars. Under the central arch there is a small basin on a pedestal and two mermaids. On each side arch there are sculptures a bearded man holding a sea monster. Above each arch shields. The central shield is flanked by two cherubs. At each ends there is a sculpture of a caryatid.
The stamp was issued by Italy in 1973 as part of an extended series of stamps depicting Italian fountains.
Stamp Issuing Country: Italy
Date of Issue: November 10, 1973
Denomination: 25 Lira
Color: multicolor
Stamp Type: Single Stamp
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