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Emmanouil
June 29, 2016
The Morosini fountain, also known to the citizens of Heraklion as Liontaria (= lions) is one of the most remarkable monuments of the city. It is an impressive sculptural composition, the erection of which was ordered in 1628 by Francesco Morosini, governor of Crete, thus the fountain was named after him. Morosini actually created a whole aqueduct system that channelled the spring water of the Archanes area to the city of Heraklion, of which the Morosini fountain was the last part. A large carved marble basin collects the water which springs from a spout on top of the Morosini fountain. This basin is supported by four marble lions, and it also used to have a marble statue of the god Poseidon holding a trident, which was unfortunately destroyed in the years of Turkish occupation. The sculpted reliefs on the basin represent themes from the Greek Mythology.
The Morosini fountain, also known to the citizens of Heraklion as Liontaria (= lions) is one of the most remarkable monuments of the city. It is an impressive sculptural composition, the erection of which was ordered in 1628 by Francesco Morosini, governor of Crete, thus the fountain was named afte…
Argiro
September 23, 2016
Morosini Fountain:(The so called Lion's fountain).One of the most known fountains of Heraklion,point of reference for its inhabitants but also for the visitors.Today it is one of the most beautiful monuments of the city.The «General Provisioner» Francesco Morosini made it in 1628 who within a complicated for that period system of pipes he managed to bring water from the Archanes' springs to the thirsty town of Heraklion.The eight-lobe cistern which is based on a special stand,is decorated with embossed mythological depictions and maritime figures like tritons, dolphins and various coats of arms while the water was flowing from the mouths of four lions.At the very top of the fountain there was a supernatural statue of Poseidon that was standing out but fell probably due to an earthquake. During the Turkish period the fountain went into a vulgar modulation with the addition of a baldachin(ciborium) around it which was later taken away.Morosini,on the occasion of the inauguration coined a special medal with his figure from one side
Morosini Fountain:(The so called Lion's fountain).One of the most known fountains of Heraklion,point of reference for its inhabitants but also for the visitors.Today it is one of the most beautiful monuments of the city.The «General Provisioner» Francesco Morosini made it in 1628 who within a compli…
D
July 28, 2016
The fountain with the lions is one of the most important monuments the Venetians bestowed on Heraklion. When it was built, it offered a solution to the problem of supplying Heraklion with water, providing 1,000 barrels of water a day.
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