Fountain of Neptune

Fontana del Nettuno
Italy, Bolzano
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Fountain of Neptune

Fontana del Nettuno
Italy, Bolzano
Fountain of Neptune, jokingly called the "Master with a Fork" by the locals, is located in Piazza del Erbe, in the historic center of Bolzano. This place was once a pillory for dishonest merchants, but in the 18th century a fountain was erected as a source of drinking water for the townspeople.

The sculptural composition is set on a marble pedestal. Above the bowls in the form of shells rises the bronze figure of Neptune with a trident in his hand, surrounded by three dolphins. The creators of the statue are Joachim Reis and Georg Mayr di Fie.

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Traveled 13 years ago
Rating 7
On the Square of Herbs (Piazza delle Erbe), which is one of the oldest squares in Bolzano, there is a fountain of Neptune. It is installed on the site where once there was a pillory for convicts. A bronze figure of Neptune surrounded by three dolphins rises on a high marble pedestal. The sea god holds a trident in his hand, for which the locals jokingly call him "Fork Master" : )
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