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In the intersection of Via Vittorio Emanuele with Via Maqueda you'll find "Quattri Canti", a beautiful street crossing that divides Palermo in four.
The project for the layout of this square was drawn up in 1608. It is also referred to as the "theatre of the sun", since it is illuminated by the sun's rays from dawn to dusk. The four rounded fronts of the buildings are decorated in the following way: at the bottom there are four fountains surmounted by statues, each of one of the four seasons; above them, the statues of the Spanish monarchs Charles I, Philip II, Philip III and Philip IV; at the top, the four saints protecting the four quarters: St.Cristina, St.Oliva, St.Ninfa and St.Agata. With this square the city is divided in four.

Composition of four distinct shots, perspective correction whith Photoshop

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