Fontana della Madonna

Fontana della Madonna is a Baroque fountain located in Piazza della Madonna in Loreto, featuring two central shafts supporting two superimposed basins. Water flows through four lion heads into an octagonal pond below, while the upper basin displays carved masks and heraldic ornaments.

Carlo Maderno designed this fountain in 1602 as a central water feature for the square facing the Basilica della Santa Casa. The work represents an era when Baroque architects unified religious and civic spaces through monumental design.

The fountain shapes daily life in the square as a meeting point for residents and pilgrims visiting the basilica nearby. People gather here to experience the blend of spiritual atmosphere and civic space that defines the plaza.

The fountain is freely accessible during daylight hours while exploring the square, which offers benches for sitting and resting nearby. Water flows continuously throughout the day, making any time of day suitable for observing the water features.

The fountain creates a rhythmic water display that spreads across the marble plaza and shapes the acoustic environment of the entire space. Visitors often find that this continuous sound becomes the defining element of experiencing the square.

Inception: 1602

Creator: Carlo Maderno

GPS coordinates: 43.44108,13.60969

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:41