I have also found out that contrary to its nickname of Roman Well, it was actually built between 1717 and 1731 by the Austrians who ruled Belgrade at that time. The confusion came when the Serbian rebels, who took back Kalemegdan fortress from the Ottomans in the 19th century, believed mistakenly that all constructions dated back to Roman times.
To top things off, it's not really a well at all, but rather a cistern. The water within does not come from an underground spring, but is simply stored there.
It looks fat and chubby here, but that's thanks to my fisheye lens.
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9 comments:
l'utilisation du fisheye est tres sympa
I'm a fan of the fisheye effect. An interesting photo and I appreciated the historical commentary. Funny it's called a well when it's merely a cistern.
So, don't believe everything you hear.
Looks like you were using a wide angle lens. I like how it bulges out. Looks like something inside is about to explode.
Funny about the name. But I like the picture!
Ah on remet les choses a leur place. Je croyais a la legende que c'etait un puit et que l'eau etait la tout au fond tres tres profondement. Merci pour ces details.
Quand meme la porte fait un peu neuve...
Note to self: Never let anyone photograph you with a fisheye lens! Although "round and chubby" is a good look for this cistern.
Awesome looking building.
I like the look of it. It feels enduring.
I love your little history lessons :^) (And cool shot, I love playing with a fisheye!)
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