Description: Perugia, ITALY - Fontana Maggiore: Perugia is the capital city of both the region of Umbria in central Italy, crossed by the river Tiber, and of the province of Perugia. The city is located about 164 kilometers (102 miles) north of Rome and 148 km (92 miles) southeast of Florence. It covers a high hilltop and part of the valleys around the area. The region of Umbria is bordered by Tuscany, Lazio, and Marche. The history of Perugia goes back to the Etruscan period; Perugia was one of the main Etruscan cities. The Fontana Maggiore is a monumental medieval fountain located between the cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori in the city of Perugia in Italy. It was made between 1277 and 1278 by sculptors Nicola Pisano and Giovanni Pisano. The hydraulics were by Fathers Bevignate and Boninsegna. The fountain was part of program of civic improvements begun in 1278 to celebrate the autonomy of the free commune of Perugia. On the twenty-five sides of the basin are sculptures representing prophets and saints, the labors of the months, the signs of the zodiac, scenes from Genesis, and events from Roman history. As in other Italian medieval communes, it was the seat of the priori ("first citizens"). This magistrature was established in Perugia in 1303: the palazzo had been called the Palazzo Nuovo del Popolo ("New Palace of the People") to that point. This White Border Era postcard is hand dated on the card's reverse, Oct. 25, 1924, which the correspondent noted that he/she saw the area lighted. This postcard is in good condition.
Price: 8.5 USD
Location: Brooklyn, New York
End Time: 2024-10-26T01:40:09.000Z
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Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Material: Paper
Theme: Architecture, Cities & Towns, Fountain
Region: Umbria
Country: Italy
Type: Printed (Lithograph)
Features: Architecture, White Border
Subject: Fontana Maggiore
Postage Condition: Unposted
City/Region: Perugia
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
City: Perugia
Modified Item: No
Fountain: Fontana Maggiore
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Palazzo dei Priori: Cathedral
Nicola Pisano: Sculptor
Era: Inter-War (1918-1939)
Giovanni Pisano: Sculptor
