Fountain of Fortuna,Pompeii by ElizaB

Photography • Historical • posted on Feb 04, 2009

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Fuji FinePix A330 Frame & text PSE6. Pompeii,September 2009. This is one of the best-known fountains in Pompeii. The basin of the fountain is carved from limestone rather than lesser quality stone, and in addition has a fine sculpture of the goddess Fortuna/Concordia with spigot. Our guide told us that the location of fountains are thought to be significant in that they could indicate neighborhood groupings and be used as a kind of modern postal address. The decoration of the fountains could also indicate the status of both the neighbourhood in comparison to other neighbourhoods, and the status of the patron of the fountain. Many thanks for joining me..your time, comments and favs are much appreciated. My next destination to share with you is The Abbey of Montecassino Hope life is treating everyone kindly.

Comments (12)

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jeroni

5:24AM | Wed, 04 February 2009

Splendid composition and colors my friend

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SSoffia

6:00AM | Wed, 04 February 2009

BEAUTIFUL CAPTURE & COLORS DEAR ELIZA :)

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fredster66

9:41AM | Wed, 04 February 2009

Really nice!

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3x3

10:46AM | Wed, 04 February 2009

lovely capture!

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RobyHermida

10:54AM | Wed, 04 February 2009

Awesome shot.. Wonderful!! ROBY ;o)

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nikolais

11:33AM | Wed, 04 February 2009

very nice capture and presentation, Eliza!

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carlx

12:21PM | Wed, 04 February 2009

Wonderful fountain, Lisa!!!

frankie96

2:58PM | Wed, 04 February 2009

Wonder what type of original spigot it had....a very nice image..

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Richardphotos

3:11PM | Wed, 04 February 2009

amazing history and capture

MrsLubner

4:45PM | Wed, 04 February 2009

Fascinating information and something I really did not know about the quality of fountains. I knew there had been several but not the significance. Wonderful shot!

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