Pietro Brosio Gallery: Fontana della Vière
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February 24, 2009

Fontana della Vière

Fontana della Vière
The fountain, in the village of Oulx (1127m, Val di Susa), is dated 1504. You can admire it in the upper part of the town, sheltered by a wide roof covering.
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escape
looks old but beautiful! the oddness makes it beautiful.
February 24, 2009 at 7:28 AM

Catherine
Oh! yes, we get some like that too in the South of France. I love their quaint look. They're just like a "witness" of the village life. I imagine how many secrets it could have known.
The old stone wall is perfect in the background. Maybe it protected from the wind. Now, it finds an other use, paintings exposition ....times change.
February 24, 2009 at 8:21 AM

magicpolaroid
I love this photo the old stone are amazing! have nice day!
February 24, 2009 at 9:38 AM

This Is My Blog - fishing guy
Pietro: What a great view of the old city. Neat paintings on the wall.
I was watching the Travel Channel and they visited Torino, Italy. I felt as if I was visiting you.
February 24, 2009 at 10:35 AM

Anonymous
I lived in Switzerland a few years and never ceased being amazed by these old old fountains everywhere.
Thanks for the reminder. This fontana is beautiful in her old age.
February 24, 2009 at 1:23 PM

Joy
I love this photo. It's so romantic.

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February 24, 2009 at 2:02 PM

Catherine
Vière doesn't mean the upper part of a village in French. It's the name of a river in North-East of France. Maybe it comes from our word "rivière" ?
February 24, 2009 at 3:54 PM

dianasfaria.com
what a beautiful old fountain. Are those paintings hanging behind it?
February 24, 2009 at 7:58 PM

get zapped
A fantastic photo. Such intense textures.
February 25, 2009 at 1:02 AM

Louise
I love how old looks. I'm sure it IS old, but I don't know how old. But I love it no matter.
February 25, 2009 at 3:36 AM

Gabry
Una fontana che gli anni hanno conservato bene e se ci mettessimo in ascolto sono sicura che l'acqua, che da essa sgorga, potrebbe raccontarci tante storie che l'hanno vista protagonista o semplice ascoltatrice.

Un saluto Pietro e buona giornata.
February 25, 2009 at 8:16 AM

Anonymous
So we are seeing a piece of History?
Fantastic and simple monument.
February 25, 2009 at 6:29 PM

SandyCarlson
What a beautiful spot. So unusual. I feel like I can touch the water!
February 25, 2009 at 10:42 PM

Mike
Looks a nice place to stop and rest :)
February 25, 2009 at 10:49 PM

The Blonde Duck
Are those paintings around the fountain? Is it in a gallery?
February 25, 2009 at 10:52 PM

Gattina
What a beautiful picture ! There is a similar once around the Lake of Garda (where my husband comes from) in the old little towns.
February 26, 2009 at 7:53 AM

Gattina
I mean of course "there are similar once", lol !
February 26, 2009 at 7:54 AM

magiceye
superb!!!!!
February 26, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Gloria Photos
grazie per il commento ai miei scatti :-) grazie anche perché mi ha portata a scoprire i tuoi bei lavori :)
gloria
February 26, 2009 at 11:23 AM

Sylvia K
really beautiful! love the old fountain! reminds me of my visit to Italy. Thanks for the memories and the beauty!
February 27, 2009 at 6:44 AM

Gattina
To your comment : yes it is a very modern (and ugly) part of Brussels. In the 60th they demolished whole areas with wonderful old New Art or Victorian style buildings and mansions to built these ugly glass boxes ! It's a shame ! I knew Brussels before that human disaster ! I found the same catastrophe in Athens ! Even worse that's a real ugly town (besides the tourist stuff)
February 27, 2009 at 8:03 AM

Carletta
It certainly has withstood the test of time hasn't it! It's still graceful even with it's aged appearance.
Are the paintings permanent or just an exhibit?
February 27, 2009 at 9:46 AM

Marie Reed
Again this effect is quite striking! It gives the shot such character!
February 27, 2009 at 10:28 AM

Mariposa
looks very bright n happy =)
February 27, 2009 at 4:55 PM

Gabry
Un saluto Pietro e buon fine settimana!
February 27, 2009 at 9:25 PM

pierangela
ciao Pietro, buon fine settimana
February 28, 2009 at 7:11 AM

MedaM
God knows how many interesting stories are hidden between those old stone walls. I like that place and the fountain with the water that leaking by the sides. The flowers also give the photo charming look although its leaves got yellowish from the sun. Beautiful photo, indeed!
February 28, 2009 at 11:23 AM

ayamlin
Hello Pietro!
There isn't old things in my town.
most houses renovated and old houses changed new building.
I wish my town became like European town.
March 1, 2009 at 7:06 AM

adelynne
I love those little flowers at the right hand corner.
March 1, 2009 at 12:29 PM

sonia a. mascaro
What a gorgeous fontana, Pietro! Love so much this picture!

Thanks for your visiting to Leituras and for the logo of Ecological Day on your sidebar. So gentle of you! Would be great if you will join us.

PS: I am glad that the Google Translator works well.
March 1, 2009 at 4:42 PM

Anonymous
Lovely photo. I can't believe it is so old and still looks good.

Paz
March 2, 2009 at 1:32 PM

GMG
Wonderful picture! 1504? That's when the king of Portugal started thinking of sending an elephant to the Pope through the Alps... ;))
March 10, 2009 at 1:18 AM

thyme
I love the little old fountain!

Oulx, that is a funny name, it sounds Celtic, not Roman.
March 20, 2009 at 7:52 AM