Fontana dell'Adriatico

"The Fontana dell'Adriatico (Fountain of the Adriatic) is a fountain located in Piazza Venezia in Rome. It was designed by Pietro Canonica and was completed in 1911. The fountain is one of two fountains that flank the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument, the other being the Fontana del Tirreno (Fountain of the Tyrrhenian Sea). The Fontana dell'Adriatico is a large, ornate fountain. It is made of white marble and is topped by a statue of a reclining male figure. The figure is the personification of the Adriatic Sea, and he is depicted as a muscular, bearded man with long hair. He is lying on his back, with his head supported by his right hand. His left hand is resting on a lion, which is the symbol of Venice. The fountain is surrounded by a pool of water. The water flows from the statue's mouth and falls into the pool. The pool is lined with marble steps, which lead down to the water's edge. Here are some additional details about the fountain: The statue of the Adriatic Sea is 7.5 meters (25 feet) tall. The fountain is 25 meters (82 feet) wide and 10 meters (33 feet) deep. The fountain is made of Carrara marble. The fountain was designed by Pietro Canonica, a famous Italian sculptor. The fountain was completed in 1911. The Fontana dell'Adriatico is a symbol of the Adriatic Sea, which is a major body of water that borders Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, and Greece. The fountain is a reminder of the importance of the Adriatic Sea to Italy's history and culture. "