Fontana del Nettuno
CITY: Naples
COUNTRY: Italy
Naples's most beautiful fountain has had a unique history of mobility. Originally built for Viceroy Enrico Guzman, Count of Olivares, it was located in front of the Arsenal for 30 years. In 1622, the Duca d'Alba had it moved to the Piazza del Palazzo Reale. In 1637, it was moved again in front of the Castel dell'Ovo. A few years later, worried that it was dangerously positioned (open to attacks from the sea), city authorities moved it "temporarily" to Piazza delle Corregge. It stayed there until the beginning of the 20th century, when it was moved again to its present -- and maybe permanent -- position.
Copyright: Excerpted from
Frommer's Amalfi Coast, 2nd Edition, (c) 2008, Wiley Publishing, Inc.

Naples
, Italy