This crossroads was laid out in 1608-1620 By Giulio Lasso at the central intersection of the two largest streets in the city, via Maqueda and corso Vittorio Emanule. The four facades bear fountains with statues of the four seasons, the four Spanish kings of Sicily, and of the patronesses of Palermo, (Cristina, Ninfa, Olivia, and Agata). Now it is a busy intersection, and a meeting place for many. At either end of corso Vittorio, Porta Nuova and the sea beyond Porta Felice can be seen, while via Maqueda gives glimpses of the hills that surround Conca d'Oro.