The Porcellino Fountain in Florence, page 3

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ITALIA TOUR 3 View gallery (60 photos)

The Porcellino Fountain in Florence sent on July 29, 2020 (8:26) by Annamaria Pertosa. 49 comments, 1169 views.

at 28mm, 1/400 f/7.1, ISO 200, hand held. Firenze, Italy.

La fontana del Porcellino È una tradizione, un porta fortuna, un simbolo di Firenze. Si può trovare una sua copia nel parco del castello di Enghien in Belgio; a Aix-en-Provence, in Francia e due a Monaco di Baviera. La statua del “Porcellino” posta a sinistra della Loggia del Mercato Nuovo è una delle attrazioni più visitate e “toccate” di Firenze. Il Porcellino in realtà è un cinghiale. È stato realizzato sulla base del marmo ellenistico regalato da Pio IV a Cosimo I dei Medici nel 1560. Successivamente Cosimo II decise che quella statua - oggi si trova agli Uffizi - doveva essere adeguatamente celebrata, per questo nel 1612 commissionò a Pietro Tacca, allievo del Giambologna, una copia in Bronzo per abbellire Palazzo Pitti. L'opera, conclusa nel 1633 per volere di Ferdinando II de' Medici fu posizionata vicino alla Loggia del Mercato Nuovo e trasformata in una fontana (all'incirca nel 1640). Una delle tradizioni più seguite a Firenze è il "magico" tocco del naso del “Porcellino”. Si dice infatti che porti molta fortuna prima toccargli il muso (che infatti è la parte più splendente dell'animale), poi il rituale prevede che si metta nella bocca del cinghiale una moneta, se questa cade nella grata dove l'acqua defluisce si avrà tanta fortuna, in caso contrario no.(da Firenze Today) Grazie di cuore a tutti gli amici che lasceranno un commento o una critica.

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Silvio Maccario

sent on August 02, 2020 (8:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A well-documented classic. Perfect caption. :-)

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on August 02, 2020 (20:14) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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Thanks a thousand and heartfelt, dear friends, for the flattering acclaim and the welcome visit.
Good evening, hello
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on August 03, 2020 (13:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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It is always an immense pleasure, dear friends, read your flattering comments and see you in my galleries. Thank you very much.
A great greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Gios

sent on August 05, 2020 (8:29) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Almost obligatory interlude for those who go to Florence. Popular beliefs must be respected and are part of the local culture. Beautiful photo accompanied by a very exhaustive text. Good Annamaria.
Bye gios ;-)

Fabio F77

sent on August 06, 2020 (19:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photo and instructive caption
A greeting

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on August 08, 2020 (16:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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A sincere thank you, dear friends, for the beautiful comments and the precious presence.
Good evening
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Annamaria Pertosa

sent on August 12, 2020 (16:53) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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It is always a priceless pleasure to find you and read your beautiful comments. Thank you sincerely from the heart, dear friends.
A great greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

Federico_28

sent on September 04, 2020 (8:20) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Congratulations Annamaria
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Annamaria Pertosa

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A great and sincere thank you, dear friends, for the visit, the attention and the beautiful comments.
A great greeting
Annamaria :-P :-P :-P :-P :-P

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