99, the symbol of L'Aquila and its birth. It's also a sign of the union between the ninety-nine castles in the thirteenth century brought about the founding of the city. Today, centuries later, the city is not in its glory, but in decline. The Fountain of the 99 Spouts (Fontana delle 99 Cannelle) were the first monument to be restored with the help of the FAI after the earthquake. L'Aquila, Italy, March 20, 2013. (Photo by Manuel Romano/Sipa USA)