Fountain built in the 16th century on the occasion of the opening of the aqueduct leading to Messina. It was designed by a student of Michelangelo, Fra …
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Nov 7, 2024
Shame on Messina... Wanted to see a thing of beauty, however the city hasn't taken care of this gem. Weeds everywhere and surrounded by an ugly fence. No water feature.Full review by Kellie A
Apr 28, 2024
While we were waiting for the spectacle of the astronomical clock tower to start, we tried to look at the neighbouring fountain more closely. It was being renovated and covered with dense scaffolding…Full review by Seeking True Q
Oct 1, 2022
The Orion di Messina fountain has been called the most beautiful fountain of the European sixteenth century. Built in 1553 by Giovanni Angelo Montorsoli, disciple of Michelangelo, on commission of th…Full review by 135DavidS135
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