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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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?
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!
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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.
I was watching the Travel Channel and they visited Torino, Italy. I felt as if I was visiting you.
Thanks for the reminder. This fontana is beautiful in her old age.
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Un saluto Pietro e buona giornata.
Fantastic and simple monument.
gloria
Are the paintings permanent or just an exhibit?
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.
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.
Paz
Oulx, that is a funny name, it sounds Celtic, not Roman.