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Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria)
Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria) is a fountain created by Florentine sculptor Francesco Camilliani between 1554 and 1555. Also called “Fountain of Shame,” this structure is decorated elaborately with dozens of carved figures, including animal heads, nymphs, monsters, ornamental staircases, gods and goddesses, and nude figures. This is all accompanied by a water system that was advanced for its time. The fountain is lit up at night. Our Palermo trip planner makes visiting Fontana della Vergogna (Fontana Pretoria) and other Palermo attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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Lovely fountain in a piazza with a convent on one side, from where the nuns would emerge to cover up the statue’s naughty bits
Lovely fountain in a piazza with a convent on one side, from where the nuns would emerge to cover up the statue’s naughty bits more »
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This fountain is a must see. Depicting the Olympians this fountain was bought from Florence in 1574 but not well received by the people of Palermo. Known as the square of shame due to the nudity. Now.... more
This fountain is a must see. Depicting the Olympians this fountain was bought from Florence in 1574 but not well received by the people of Palermo. Known as the square of shame due to the nudity. Now.... more »
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It's a Wonderful place in Palermo. Naer the "4 Canti" and the Cathedral
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Amazing piece of art just around a corner from Quattro canti
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