Fountain built in the 16th century on the occasion of the opening of the aqueduct leading to Messina. It was designed by a student of Michelangelo, Fra 'Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli. It consists of pyramid-shaped bowls, over which stands the mythological founder of Messina, Orion. On the outskirts of the lower basin lie figures personifying four rivers: the Tiber, Ebro, Nile and Camaro.
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Orion Fountain
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Orion Fountain – popular in the area
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