Dog days in Rome. A German Shepherd looking for refreshment in a public drinking fountain during the 40 degree centigrade heat of the summer of 2023.

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In the city of Rome more than 2500 public drinking fountains called nasoni (noses) are operated to provide safe and free water. Many of the nasoni or fontanellas are richly decorated with stone figures and reliefs.

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Size: 2067px × 3097px
Location: Rome, Italy
Photo credit: © Achim Zeilmann / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: centigrade, centre, city, dog, drinking, fontanella, fountain, heat, local, nasone, nasoni, panting, refreshment, relief, rome, shepherd, summer, travel, unbearable, water