The Naiads, in Greek mythological tradition, were nymphs associated with fresh water, a symbol of beauty and vitality.
In Montecatini Terme, these legendary figures take shape in an exquisite fountain, located in the striking garden of the Tamerici Establishment.
A work signed by Mario Rutelli
The fountain was created in the 1930s by Palermo sculptor Mario Rutelli, the same author of the famous Fountain of the Naiads in Rome’s Piazza della Repubblica. The one in Montecatini represents a prototype, designed to evoke the purity and benefits of the city’s thermal waters.
Four nymphs, one harmony of water and art
The sculptural composition consists of four bronze female figures lying on travertine bases, each with a specific identity:
- the Nymph of the Lakes, recognizable by the swan;
the Nymph of the Underground Waters, riding a dragon; - The Nymph of the Oceans, riding a horse;
The River Nymph, lying on a sea monster.
An icon of art in the spa green
Surrounded by greenery and tranquility, the Naiad Fountain represents a perfect blend of nature, symbolism and sculptural art, helping to make the atmosphere of the Tamerici Plant even more fairy-tale and enchanted.
