Fountain of Monteoliveto, Naples, Baroque fountain in central Naples, Italy.
The Fountain of Monteoliveto is a Baroque water feature in Naples with a triangular marble basin decorated with masks, sea creatures, and lion heads. Water flows over carefully crafted elements that show Italian skill in working with stone.
The fountain was begun in 1668 and later received a statue of a Spanish king as a sign of the viceroy's power. This addition shows how water features then served to display political authority in the city.
The fountain takes its name from the surrounding Monteoliveto neighborhood and reflects the Baroque love of water features and decorative detail. It sits where different historical buildings meet and shapes the character of this central area of the city.
The fountain sits at the lower end of Via Monteoliveto in a busy central area that is easy to reach. Visitors will find several access points to the street and can explore the surroundings on foot.
The fountain also features bronze eagles that support an architectural element beneath a royal statue. This combination of water, lions, and eagles was an elaborate artistic choice for the period.
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