Fontana delle Anfore, Decorative drinking fountain in Testaccio district, Rome, Italy.
The fountain features four rectangular basins arranged in a cross shape with a central column displaying multiple amphora vessels made of travertine stone.
Pietro Lombardi designed the fountain in 1924, winning a municipal competition, and the structure was inaugurated in Piazza Testaccio on October 26, 1927.
The amphora design references Monte Testaccio, a nearby ancient Roman hill composed of discarded pottery fragments from commercial trading activities.
The fountain serves as a public water source, providing fresh drinking water to residents and visitors through its multiple spouts and basins.
The structure moved from its original location to Piazza dell'Emporio in 1935, but returned to Piazza Testaccio in 2015 after extensive restoration.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: January 1, 1927
Architects: Pietro Lombardi
Creator: Pietro Lombardi
GPS coordinates: 41.87956,12.47706
Latest update: March 13, 2025 11:18
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