Located on the southern end of Turin’s Valentino Park, the Fontana dei Dodici Mesi (Fountain of the Twelve Months) is a monument sure to catch the eye of anyone interested in architecture, art, and mythology. Two water jets spring from a decorated basin fed by a waterfall. Surrounding the basin are 12 statues of graceful female figures that personify each month of the year. The personalities of each month shine through, especially in how they interact with the elements of the season. Poor January huddles tightly in her shawl to…
