Fontana del Calamo, Renaissance fountain in Corso Mazzini, Ancona, Italy
The Fontana del Calamo features thirteen bronze masks shaped as satyrs and fauns, with water flowing through decorative spouts against a stone backdrop.
Built in the 16th century following Pellegrino Tibaldi's 1560 design, this fountain replaced an earlier structure that was dismantled to construct the Palazzo degli Anziani.
The central statue depicts the Charging Knight, a symbol found on Ancona's coat of arms, connecting the fountain to the city's medieval identity.
Visitors can access the underground cistern through an entrance on the right side of the fountain, with guided tours available by appointment.
The name Calamo derives from the Greek word kalamos, indicating the presence of reeds in this formerly marshy area of Ancona.
GPS coordinates: 43.61846,13.51271
Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:44
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