Fontana della Maremma assetata, fountain in Cecina, Italy
The Fontana della Maremma assetata is a public stone fountain in Cecina, Italy, built from travertine blocks arranged in a structured composition. The monument features Hercules standing above at the top, with bronze sculptures below, while a female figure at the base represents the city itself drinking from water that flows from the stone structure.
The fountain was completed in 1919 after years of planning and marked a turning point for Cecina, as a reliable public water supply finally became available to residents. The project was part of a larger aqueduct program that brought clean drinking water to the city and greatly improved the living conditions for its people.
The name "Maremma assetata" means "thirsty Maremma" and references the water-scarce landscape of the region. The fountain serves as a gathering point for the community, where people come together to drink water and share moments of connection in the heart of the town.
The fountain is located on Piazza Guerrazzi in the heart of Cecina and is easily reached on foot from the town center. The square is flat and at ground level, making it accessible to visitors of all abilities who wish to reach it and view or drink the water.
The female figure at the base of the fountain does not simply represent a woman but symbolizes Cecina itself as a personified goddess drinking from the natural water source. This artistic choice was unusual for Italian fountains of the period and made the monument a memorable symbol of the town's identity.
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