Fontana della Bollente, Thermal water fountain in Piazza della Bollente, Acqui Terme, Italy.
The Fontana della Bollente features a marble pavilion housing a natural spring that releases sulfurous water at 75 degrees Celsius throughout the day.
Built in 1870 by architect Giovanni Ceruti, this fountain continues the thermal tradition of Acqui Terme dating back to Roman times when the city was called Aquae Statiellae.
Local residents gather at the fountain every morning to collect the mineral-rich water, maintaining a centuries-old tradition of using it for drinking and therapeutic purposes.
Visitors can freely access the fountain in the town center and fill their bottles with the natural thermal water, which flows continuously from the spring.
The water emerges from underground at such high temperatures that during winter months, the steam rising from the fountain creates a natural heating effect in the square.
Location: Acqui Terme
GPS coordinates: 44.67562,8.47044
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:12
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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