The recipient was being taken on a surprise trip to Naples for a significant birthday, and I included it in the flag of Uganda as the brief was to include significant places and interests in the flag!
The fountain, designed by Michaelangelo Naccherino and Pietro Bernini in the 17th century and now stands near the Castel d'Ovo on the coast. The Fountain of the Giant in Naples is in a beautiful location, but is suffering from neglect and could certainly do with some TLC and more publicity.
A series of stamps was issued in 1973 depicting fountains including these three in Naples, Rome and Palermo. |
Fontana della Immacolatella, or Fountain of the Giant, in Naples |
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