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Fountain of Neptune

Friuli Venezia Giulia

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Fountain of Neptune

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Fountain of Neptune

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Location: Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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1. Grand Canal (Trieste) – Unity of Italy Square loop from Campo Marzio

9.06km

02:25

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2. Unity of Italy Square – Canal Grande, Trieste loop from Miramare

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04:42

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3. Canal Grande, Trieste – Grand Canal (Trieste) loop from Trieste Centrale

7.15km

01:51

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Orso 🌐

June 19, 2025

The Neptune Fountain was erected in 1755 on the square in front of the Stock Exchange and stood there until 1920, when it was forced to move to Piazza Venezia. After the Stock Exchange Square became a pedestrian zone in 2008, the Neptune Fountain returned to its original location.

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🌿 Seit1984 ⚒️

October 5, 2025

The Fontana di Nettuno in Trieste is an elegant fountain honoring the Roman sea god Neptune (Italian: Nettuno), located in Piazza della Borsa, one of the city's central squares. Although less monumental than its counterparts in Bologna or Florence, it is a charming example of Trieste's neoclassical urban design.

🏛️ Location & Surroundings
📍 Piazza della Borsa, right next to the old town and close to Piazza Unità d'Italia

Surrounded by historic buildings such as the old stock exchange (Borsa Vecchia) and the neoclassical Palazzo Dreher

The fountain stands centrally in the square, embedded in the city's life – often crossed by locals and visitors alike

🎨 Design & Symbolism
Depiction: Neptune with a trident, flanked by sea creatures – including a stylized horse, which alludes to the mythological connection to the waves

Material: Light-colored stone, with bronze accents

Style: Neoclassical, with echoes of Baroque fountain art

The fountain symbolizes Trieste's maritime identity – as a port city, as a gateway to the Adriatic, and as a place where water and trade have converged for centuries.

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July 6, 2025

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Trieste, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy

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Fountain of Neptune

1. Grand Canal (Trieste) – Unity of Italy Square loop from Campo Marzio

2. Unity of Italy Square – Canal Grande, Trieste loop from Miramare

3. Canal Grande, Trieste – Grand Canal (Trieste) loop from Trieste Centrale

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