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Looking back towards palace
A grand view of the palace of Caserta from far away in the palace gardens. The sculptures in the foreground are part of the Fountain of Venus.
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The Large Cascade
This is a large artificial waterfall from high up on the hillside. The water flows down into a basin, or pool, surrounded by some impressive statues (depicting an interaction between the mythical figures Diana and Actaeon).
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Diana Bathing
Diana, surrounded by nymphs, prepares to bathe. Little does she know that Actaeon is watching.....
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Actaeon hounded
This is the Actaeon side of the sculpture, showing Actaeon, having been turned into a stag, about to be attacked by ravenous hounds. (This is in punishment for having seen Diana bathing in the nude).
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Grand Palace from afar
A good telephoto shot of the palace, as seen from the pool of Diana and Actaeon.
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Cherubs, Fountain of Venus
The Cherubs form the foreground while the royal palace forms the very distant background.
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[ Italy 2005 trip
home page |
The main trip report |
Family |
Monte Cervialto |
Herculaneum & Vesuvius |
Palace of Caserta |
Amalfi & Capri |
Abruzzo & Monte Amaro |
Rome |
Tuscany |
Venice |
The Biennale |
Via Ferrata-ing in the dolomites |
Climbing in the Ortles |
Gottfried's Adventures |
Maps, Graphs & GPS Data ]
