Fontana del Viminale, Drinking fountain in Piazza del Viminale, Rome.
Fontana del Viminale is a public drinking fountain on Piazza del Viminale in Rome, with a squared upper basin that spills water into a lower curved basin positioned below street level. The two-tier design creates a straightforward system for accessing fresh water.
The fountain was designed in 1929 by architect Publio Morbiducci from a project initially planned for Piazza Mastro Giorgio in the Testaccio district. The design was adapted and eventually placed at its current location.
The fountain base displays carved images of the Capitoline Wolf, a crowned tower, and hills that represent the emblem of the Monti district. These symbols connect the place to the area's identity and past.
This fountain is part of Rome's network of around 2,500 free public water sources throughout the city, all regularly tested for safety. The water is potable and accessible every day without any fees or special requirements.
The fountain sits in front of Palazzo del Viminale, a large building constructed between 1911 and 1919 as the headquarters of Italy's Interior Ministry. This proximity to such an important government seat adds historical weight to the square itself.
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