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Conci presentation of three labours in Spain

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The document provides information about Castello Ursino, a 13th century royal castle in Catania, Sicily built by Emperor Frederick II. It discusses the castle's role in the Sicilian Vespers uprising and notes it now serves as a museum. Driving directions are given from the train station and airport to the castle's location in Federico Di Svevia square.

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Conci presentation of three labours in Spain
The Hesperides in the garden. Here the apples are on a tree, and the dragon Ladon looks more like a single-headed serpent. London E 224, Attic red figure hydria, ca. 410-400 B.C. Photograph of the British Museum, London
Hercules fighting Kyknos Toledo 1961.25, Attic red figure kylix, ca. 520-510 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of Toledo Museum of Art, United States
Hercules fighting Antaeus Tampa 86.29, Attic black figure neck amphora, ca. 490-480 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of the Tampa Museum of Art, United States
Eagle with wings outstretched. Philadelphia MS553, Corinthian alabastron, ca. 620-590 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of University of Pennyslvania Museum
Woman juggling apples. Toledo 1963.29, Attic red figure, white ground pyxis, ca. 470-460 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of the Toledo Museum of Art
Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides. Sometimes the hero is portrayed in the garden, even though the story we have from Apollodorus is that he sent Atlas there instead of going himself. London E 224, Attic red figure hydria, ca. 410-400 B.C. Photograph of the British Museum, London
At seaport of Catania. At Castello Ursino.
Castello Ursino was built between 1239 and 1250, as one of the royal castles of Emperor Frederick II, King of Sicily, and is mostly known for its role in the Sicilian Vespers, when it became the seat of the Sicilian Parliament. Today the castle is in good condition and it is open at the public as museum.
From the station to the castle: Take SS114 in the direction of Alcal¨¤ street, continue on this street and turn right to Cristoforo Colombo street, turn left to Plebiscito street, turn right to Grimaldi street and continue to Federico Di Svevia square. From the airport to the castle: Take Priolo street and SS114 in the direction of Alcal¨¤ street, follow the signs for Catania centre, continue to Priolo street and turn right to Aquicella street, go straight. Take Plebiscito street and continue in the direction of Federico Di Svevia square.

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Conci presentation of three labours in Spain

  • 2. The Hesperides in the garden. Here the apples are on a tree, and the dragon Ladon looks more like a single-headed serpent. London E 224, Attic red figure hydria, ca. 410-400 B.C. Photograph of the British Museum, London
  • 3. Hercules fighting Kyknos Toledo 1961.25, Attic red figure kylix, ca. 520-510 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of Toledo Museum of Art, United States
  • 4. Hercules fighting Antaeus Tampa 86.29, Attic black figure neck amphora, ca. 490-480 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of the Tampa Museum of Art, United States
  • 5. Eagle with wings outstretched. Philadelphia MS553, Corinthian alabastron, ca. 620-590 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of University of Pennyslvania Museum
  • 6. Woman juggling apples. Toledo 1963.29, Attic red figure, white ground pyxis, ca. 470-460 B.C. Photograph by Maria Daniels, of the Toledo Museum of Art
  • 7. Hercules in the garden of the Hesperides. Sometimes the hero is portrayed in the garden, even though the story we have from Apollodorus is that he sent Atlas there instead of going himself. London E 224, Attic red figure hydria, ca. 410-400 B.C. Photograph of the British Museum, London
  • 8. At seaport of Catania. At Castello Ursino.
  • 9. Castello Ursino was built between 1239 and 1250, as one of the royal castles of Emperor Frederick II, King of Sicily, and is mostly known for its role in the Sicilian Vespers, when it became the seat of the Sicilian Parliament. Today the castle is in good condition and it is open at the public as museum.
  • 10. From the station to the castle: Take SS114 in the direction of Alcal¨¤ street, continue on this street and turn right to Cristoforo Colombo street, turn left to Plebiscito street, turn right to Grimaldi street and continue to Federico Di Svevia square. From the airport to the castle: Take Priolo street and SS114 in the direction of Alcal¨¤ street, follow the signs for Catania centre, continue to Priolo street and turn right to Aquicella street, go straight. Take Plebiscito street and continue in the direction of Federico Di Svevia square.