Fontana del Nettuno is a beautiful sculpture, located in Piazza del Nettuno in central Bologna. It was made during the years 1563 to 1566 by the famous Flemish sculptor Giambologna. The four little a… Full review by Dimitris L
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This statue is central of Bologna's identity; even Masarati in neighboring Moderno has used the trident as its logo. The running water in this fountain is a good metaphor for the vibrancy of Bologna.… Full review by Richard C
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Is the water fountain turned off at certain times of the year? I visited Bologna in early March 2019 and while I I assume the restoration works were finished as there were no fences or any sign of work the fountain was not running. This was just after the winter storm had swept through Europe. Could it have been turned off due to that?
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It was definitely running when we were there I guess the place place to get an answer would be from the information bureau in the square just off to the right of the fountain under the …
It was definitely running when we were there I guess the place place to get an answer would be from the information bureau in the square just off to the right of the fountain under the colonnade Shame it wasn’t running as the water running out of the anatomy of some statues gives it part of its charm Hope you can go again some time but check on line with tourist info first if you can’t call or visit in person
im from mexico and will be the first of september in bologna......is ne ttuno still under xconstruction? please alert to consider, thankyou!
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Hi Andher, we visited in June and the renovation was still happening. I would guess the work is finished now but if not you can still get good views of the statue from the square, and …
Hi Andher, we visited in June and the renovation was still happening. I would guess the work is finished now but if not you can still get good views of the statue from the square, and there are many other wonderful things to see in the area. Enjoy your trip.
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