Video: The Apennine Colossus - a huge "living" statue of the 16th century
2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55
Villa di Pratolino (Villa di Pratolino) is considered one of the most picturesque villas in Italy. In addition to architectural ensembles, there is a stunning 10-meter sculpture depicting the Apennine Colossus on its territory. Incredibly realistic, it is a favorite tourist attraction in the area.
This statue was carved at the end of the 16th century by the sculptor Giambologna (Giambologna) as a symbol of the rocky mountains of the Apennines. When looking at the statue, it seems that this giant, covered with mud and lichens, has just come out of the pond and froze on its shore.
An interesting fact is that the mountain statue hides several grotto rooms with hidden mechanisms, which, unfortunately, have not survived to this day. According to rumors, earlier from the left hand of the colossus a stream of water flowed from an underground source. And a niche for the fireplace was made in the head. When it was lit, smoke poured from the nostrils. Thus, the "living" mountain sculpture evoked horror on the loitering.
There are a huge number of stunning statues in the world that you can admire for hours. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is one of these monumental structures. a granite rock carved with giant sculptural portraits of four US presidents.
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