“Acqua a linzolu” fountain in Catania

This merman is part of a fountain named “acqua a linzolu” or Amenano fountain in Catania. The Sicilian term acqua a linzolu literally translates into “water as a draped fabric”. The way the water falls down creates a waterfall which is as thin as a draped fabric, therefore the nickname.

The fountain is one of the most famous monuments in the city of Catania, a city at the foot of volcano Etna. It can be appreciated in Piazza Duomo, just in front of the Elephant obelisk, symbol of the city.

The fountain was originally built in 1867 by the Carrara marble specialist Tito Angelini. The water constantly comes down filling the shell shaped bowl situated at the base of the fountain. It then falls out as a waterfall and goes back to the Amenano river, the river flowing underneath the city. The water passes through a cornucopia held by a young man decorating the top part of the fountain. Two merman respectively standing on the right and left part of the fountain hold two seashells.

The fountain is located in a strategic location in the heart of the city. Behind the fountain you can see a lava rock building which is famous for hosting the ancient fish market of Catania. The fountain is intersected between the corner of the building and the road taking you to the fish market.

I make the figures with marble, a resistant material, which allows the figure to be exposed even outdoors and look even more beautiful over the years.

The statue helps people calm down, not impatient, not hasty. It reminds us there are many difficulties and sadness outside but if we just think about all the goodness, just smile and you will feel the life much easier.

Our figures are made by hand using high quality natural marble stone therefor each piece is unique and may slightly be different in shape and color.

★ Can be placed in the living room, garden, bonsai office, bedroom, bookstore, study, library, store, desk, car.

★ Gift idea for your friends and family, for those who are struggling, tired, depressed.

Material: natural marble

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