Vigliena Square in Palermo...or Quattro Canti di Città.

The project for layout of this square was drawn up in 1608. It is also referred also the''theatre of the sun'', since it is illuminated by the sun's from dawn to dusk.The four rounded fronts of buildings are decorated in the following way: at the bottom there are four fountains surmounted by statues, each of the four seasons;above them, the statues of the Spanish monarchs Charles I, PhilipII, PhilipIII and PhilipIV; at the top, the four saints protecting the four quarters: St.Cristina, St.Oliva, St.Ninfa and St. Agata.

 

Authors: Yahia