Fontebranda, Medieval fountain beneath San Domenico Basilica in Siena, Italy
The fountain features three large Gothic arches with a crenellated roof and four lion-shaped water spouts adorned with the emblem of Siena at the center.
First documented in 1081, the fountain underwent major reconstruction in 1246 by Giovanni di Stefano to serve the wool industry's water requirements.
The fountain appears in Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy and stands near the birthplace of Saint Catherine, a significant religious figure of Siena.
The structure contains three separate basins designed for drinking water, animal watering, and washing clothes, connected to a 25-kilometer network of underground conduits.
The fountain maintains its original medieval water system, carrying water through tunnels with a precise inclination of one meter per kilometer from springs in the countryside.
Location: Siena
GPS coordinates: 43.31917,11.32764
Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:49
The Piazza del Campo, Cathedral and Torre del Mangia define Siena's urban landscape. Historical palaces, churches and squares display Gothic and Renaissance elements. Streets lead to courtyards and gardens. The botanical garden and Fortezza Medicea provide views of the city.
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