Florence

General view of Neptune Fountain, 1563-65, by Ammannati, Piazza della Signoria, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, pictured on June 9, 2007, in the afternoon with the Palazzo Vecchio tower in the background. The Fountain of Neptune by Bartolomeo Ammannati (1511-92) was commissioned for the wedding of Francesco I de Medici in 1565. The nymphs and satyrs were carved by Giambologna (1529-1608). The figure of Neptune is a 19th century copy whose original is in the National Museum. Florence, capital of Tuscany, is world famous for its Renaissance art and architecture. Its historical centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. Picture by Manuel Cohen. vertical

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13421668

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45098953

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3328px x 4992px (2.6MB)

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Manuel Cohen / Mary Evans

Source

Photograph by Manuel Cohen