Neptune ship in Genova - Genoa
by Dany Lison
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Neptune ship in Genova - Genoa
Artist
Dany Lison
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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The Neptune is a ship replica of a 17th-century Spanish galleon. The ship was built in 1985 for Roman Polanski's film Pirates, where he portrayed the Spanish ship of the same name.
Genoa is in a dramatic location, which goes a long way towards explaining its dominance of this part of the Mediterranean. Its curving waterfront is situated in the shelter of steep protective hills. Everywhere in Genoa you'll encounter the name of the Doria family; they ruled the city, commanded its fleets and commissioned many of its palazzi. Another famous local name is that of Christopher Columbus (Cristoforo Colombo), the explorer, whose supposed 'birthplace' can be seen in the historic town centre.
Genoa's old town was partly rebuilt after bombing in the Second World War, but it was reconstructed as it had been: a medieval maze of narrow lanes and tall buildings.
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May 18th, 2013
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