Fontana dell'Esedra, Public fountain in Mostra d'Oltremare, Naples, Italy.
The Fontana dell'Esedra is a monumental fountain located within the Mostra d'Oltremare exhibition grounds in Naples, featuring multiple concentric pools arranged in a semicircular layout. Water shoots upward from numerous jets positioned across the entire structure, creating a dynamic display when the system operates.
The fountain was designed by architects Carlo Cocchia and Luigi Piccinato in 1938 and opened in 1940 as part of an exhibition project. It reflects the urban development ambitions of Naples during that era.
The fountain's inauguration featured a dedicated symphony called Fontane d'Oltremare, combining synchronized water displays with orchestral music.
This fountain sits within an exhibition area that is accessible to visitors throughout the year. Plan your visit during daylight hours to see the water displays clearly, and wear comfortable shoes as you will walk around the semicircular layout.
Eight hundred colored projectors illuminate 4000 cubic meters of water, creating synchronized displays among seventy-six cascading basins.
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