Fontana delle cinque cannelle, Stone fountain in Fossacesia, Italy.
The Fontana delle cinque cannelle is a stone fountain in Fossacesia with five water spouts arranged symmetrically from a rectangular structure set against a wall. The channels are carved directly through the stone to direct water from an internal source.
The fountain was built in 1888 when Fossacesia expanded its water infrastructure to serve the growing population. This project reflected the town's commitment to improving access to clean water.
The fountain's name comes from its five spouts, and an inscription on the stone records construction in 1888 and restoration in 1997. It was inaugurated with a large celebration and a procession, and it is fed by the Fonte di Santa Lucia in the valley below Contrada Masserie.
The fountain is located in the town center of Fossacesia and is easily reached on foot. Water flows from all five spouts throughout the day and is accessible to visitors.
The fountain was carved by Domenico del Vescovo, a stonemason from Apricena, and cost 55,000 lire. Its inauguration in 1888 was marked by a large celebration and a procession. An inscription on the fountain records both the 1888 construction and a 1997 restoration.
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