The “Ampolletta” (Small ampoule) bastion still looks relatively intact. Its name probably comes from the diminutive term for the hourglass keeping the time of the fortress.
This marble lion head is a replica of a bronze one where the galleys used to moor, the originals is now kept in the entrance hall of the Province of Livorno.
A view of the the eastern side of the bastion, the “Porta del Duca” is on the right.
The coat of arms of Jean II Le Maingre, called Boucicaut, Marshal of France, appointed Governor of Genoa by Charles VI in 1401.
Between the “Ampolletta” and the “Canaviglia” (in background) is visible a small jetty called “Molo del Soccorso” (Relief Pier).See also: Fortezza Vecchia - Piazza dei Grani - Scalo Regio - Porta del Duca - Cortile d'Arme - Capitana - Molo del Soccorso - Canaviglia - Palazzo di Francesco - Mastio di Matilde - From the Top
Search labels: Fortezza Vecchia
I like the lion head photo. Nice shots.
ReplyDeleteWow this place is amazing but I think I like the one from the other day more. I would still love to see them both.
ReplyDeleteQuite a magnificent fortress! Some great detail shots of it, too!
ReplyDeleteAh, those were the days.
ReplyDeleteSo ancient and so mysterious, and also so very well photographed.
ReplyDeleteLovely details you found in this historic fortress.
ReplyDeleteI find this very interesting. I cannot imagine it anywhere out here. Fascinating. MB
ReplyDeleteLooks great, and of cours I love lion the most:)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice week!
I would love to visit this Forty!These signs are beautiful, specially the marble lion!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day
hugs
Léia
It does have the hourglass shape to it, doesn't it.
ReplyDeleteIt looks remarkably well preserved given it's location. They sure knew how to build them.
ReplyDeleteWonderful structure! Glad it's more preserved than the Capitana, but I like them both.
ReplyDeleteBTW: Your mosaic is great---on any day, even saturday. . LOL MB
ReplyDeleteThis fort is really spectacular.
ReplyDeleteYou should show us the original brass lions sometime. I'd love to see them.
Funny. My eyes and my brain won't agree on where the water surface is in the first photo (and whether parts of it is in fact a reflection).
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful. I like the lion best. I still think the water is at a different level than it really is and the bottom half of the bastion is a reflection.
ReplyDelete"If the walls could speak...... " was my first thought:)
ReplyDeleteThis place has seen some action. I like how the plants grow out of the walls.
ReplyDeleteNice little fortress.
ReplyDelete