Three Views of Rome, Italy

arz · 08-21-2003, 12:57 AM

Rome is my second home. At least it feels that way. I go at least once a year to see my friends and hang out. These are some shots of the familiar sights there. I'll post more soon.

First up: One of the figures from the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) in Piazza Navona made by Bernini in 1648-51. There are four figures, each one representing one of the great rivers of the then known continents: The Danube for Europe, the Ganges for Asia, the Rio della Platta for the Americas and the Nile for Africa. The Nile figure's face is covered to represent the fact that Europeans did not know it's source at that time. This guy is the Ganges.

arz · 08-21-2003, 12:58 AM

This is the Colosseum, of course.

arz · 08-21-2003, 12:59 AM

And finally an interior shot of St Peter's Basilica.

Nothing But Net · 08-21-2003, 01:39 AM

The Ganges Fap-Fap. Sorry, everyone.

<img src="http://www.newzucanuze.com/images/ganges.gif">

Well wasn't that what you were thinking?

xoxoxoBruce · 08-21-2003, 04:26 AM

Why yes...yes it was.

Nothing But Net · 08-21-2003, 04:45 AM

Yes, he definitely is an uncircumcised god, that's for sure.

Am I fucking up here, God?

Billy · 08-21-2003, 05:42 AM

What does he do, for fun?

arz · 08-21-2003, 08:02 AM

People have been making that comment since the day the fountain was revealed.

Elspode · 08-21-2003, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Billy
What does he do, for fun?

Ummm...I think he's doing it...

arz · 08-21-2003, 11:25 AM

All of this serves as a reminder: do not post my photo of Mike's David from the l'Accademia...

xoxoxoBruce · 08-21-2003, 12:26 PM

I think Mike's David is safe. Ganges already had his hand on the throttle, Net just put him in motion.

Nothing But Net · 08-22-2003, 10:48 PM

There is a tradition in Rome, if on your honeymoon you're walking around the Piazza Navona at midnight, if a statue comes to life, your marriage is doomed.

arz can you confirm this?

arz · 08-23-2003, 12:48 AM

Having been married once a long time ago I'd say having Mr Ganges come to life would be appropriate.

Other than that, no I've never heard that legend. I'll ask a few of my Roman pals.

On that note, however, if you want to return to Rome, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. If you want to fall in love in Rome, throw two. If you want to get married, throw three.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-23-2003, 12:56 AM

What if you just want to get lucky then leave, just 2 or take a handful out and find a hooker.

Undertoad · 08-23-2003, 07:36 AM

Is that dude still stealing coins from the Trevi fountain?

(There was a dude stealing coins from the Trevi fountain)

08-21-2003, 12:57 AM	#1
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	Three Views of Rome, Italy Rome is my second home. At least it feels that way. I go at least once a year to see my friends and hang out. These are some shots of the familiar sights there. I'll post more soon. First up: One of the figures from the Fountain of the Four Rivers (Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi) in Piazza Navona made by Bernini in 1648-51. There are four figures, each one representing one of the great rivers of the then known continents: The Danube for Europe, the Ganges for Asia, the Rio della Platta for the Americas and the Nile for Africa. The Nile figure's face is covered to represent the fact that Europeans did not know it's source at that time. This guy is the Ganges. Attached Images Last edited by arz; 08-21-2003 at 01:00 AM.

08-21-2003, 12:58 AM	#2
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	This is the Colosseum, of course. Attached Images

08-21-2003, 12:59 AM	#3
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	And finally an interior shot of St Peter's Basilica. Attached Images

08-21-2003, 01:39 AM	#4
Nothing But Net Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,481	Quick and dirty The Ganges Fap-Fap. Sorry, everyone. <img src="http://www.newzucanuze.com/images/ganges.gif"> Well wasn't that what you were thinking? Last edited by Nothing But Net; 08-21-2003 at 01:43 AM.

08-21-2003, 04:26 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Why yes...yes it was. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-21-2003, 04:45 AM	#6
Nothing But Net Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,481	Yes, he definitely is an uncircumcised god, that's for sure. Am I fucking up here, God? Last edited by Nothing But Net; 08-21-2003 at 04:49 AM.

08-21-2003, 05:42 AM	#7
Billy Professor Join Date: May 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 1,462	What the man does? What does he do, for fun?

08-21-2003, 08:02 AM	#8
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	People have been making that comment since the day the fountain was revealed.

08-21-2003, 11:25 AM	#10
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	All of this serves as a reminder: do not post my photo of Mike's David from the l'Accademia...

08-21-2003, 12:26 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I think Mike's David is safe. Ganges already had his hand on the throttle, Net just put him in motion. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-22-2003, 10:48 PM	#12
Nothing But Net Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,481	arz, I am surprised you didn't mention this There is a tradition in Rome, if on your honeymoon you're walking around the Piazza Navona at midnight, if a statue comes to life, your marriage is doomed. arz can you confirm this?

08-23-2003, 12:48 AM	#13
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	Having been married once a long time ago I'd say having Mr Ganges come to life would be appropriate. Other than that, no I've never heard that legend. I'll ask a few of my Roman pals. On that note, however, if you want to return to Rome, throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain. If you want to fall in love in Rome, throw two. If you want to get married, throw three.

08-23-2003, 12:56 AM	#14
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	What if you just want to get lucky then leave, just 2 or take a handful out and find a hooker. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-23-2003, 07:36 AM	#15
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Is that dude still stealing coins from the Trevi fountain? (There was a dude stealing coins from the Trevi fountain)

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