Putti fountain, Marble fountain in Piazza dei Miracoli, Italy
The Putti fountain features three large marble cherubs holding the city's coat of arms while standing around a central pedestal with flowing water basins.
Giovanni Antonio Cybei and Giuseppe Vaccà completed this fountain in 1765 during a period when neoclassical influences started replacing baroque architectural styles.
Initially criticized for its design, the fountain gained recognition through social media platforms as photographers capture its relationship with surrounding monuments.
The fountain stands in the center of Piazza del Duomo, providing a meeting point for visitors exploring the cathedral complex and Leaning Tower.
Each cherub figure holds different objects that represent prosperity, with water flowing from decorative urns and shells into collecting basins.
Location: Pisa
Inception: January 1, 1765
Official opening: 1765
Made from material: Carrara marble
GPS coordinates: 43.72250,10.39633
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
Italian historic fountains demonstrate five centuries of craftsmanship in sculpture, hydraulic engineering, and urban design. From the 15th to the 19th century, Italian artisans shaped marble, bronze, and stone to create works combining practicality and artistic expression. These fountains tell stories from classical mythology, such as Neptune and marine deities, or from the Bible, like Moses drawing water from the rock. They also celebrate the political power of great families and the identity of Italian cities. In Rome, the Trevi Fountain extends 86 feet (26 meters) high with baroque sculptures, while Bernini's Fountain of the Four Rivers symbolizes continents on Piazza Navona. In Florence, Neptune sits above the Piazza della Signoria, recalling the Medici family's maritime ambitions. The gardens of Villa d'Este in Tivoli feature 51 fountains spread across multiple terraces, showcasing Renaissance hydraulic mastery. These works reveal how water has shaped Italy’s architecture and urban life, from papal Rome to squares in Palermo and Siena.
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