When you think you think so many things Bologna: tortelli , mortadella, towers, beautiful women, the Madonna di San Luca, porches, etc. ....
But one of the most classic symbols of the city is the Fountain of Neptune, at the center stands a bronze statue of Neptune by Giambologna God. A fountain sinuous, you can also see the statues of women who hold the breasts in her hands virtuously, from which jets of water gush always fresh. But Neptune has always been fascinating. Her elegant posture, the look as to protect and monitor the surroundings of San Petronio and its famous Piazza Maggiore . As if it were his own son. The Neptune, named in the jargon of Bologna, is a reference to meetings. We are told cheerfully meet me under the Neptune. We make a trip to Neptune. Soccia the Neptune would expect, is always there!
And yes, he is there, is always there, not moving.
One of the things that you will surely see that if you're not in Bologna or you've never been the shadow of the statue. You will need to make a turn around until you reach the right point, when the thumb of his left hand could be glimpsed from the basin of Neptune. The legend says that God Giambologna would do with their genitals larger than that actually. But the Church does not allow it. He then came up with this "system" in order to give the God of his impressive attributes. Actually if you look a bit ', that finger seems an erect penis. But all that has a fountain of erotic and extremely sensual, I have already said.
turn around the fountain twice in counterclockwise good luck! Do it! Usually do the students before the exams, but even here there is an interesting legend. It is said that he did Giambologna often thinking about the details of its project, which naturally brought him much luck!
If you are a student (but even if you're not!), Not to be missed is the famous event of ' Infelucamento of Neptune, designed by Goliarda Bologna that pay homage to their God that way! During the Feast of the freshmen of Bologna, which usually takes place the weekend of mid-May each year on Friday at midnight, is placed over the head of Neptune, a large cocked hat, unequivocal symbol of belonging to the Italian Goliarda.
In the picture: Neptune stands out against the backdrop of the Palace of King Enzo, the shadow of Neptune during a merry evening jokes.
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