Arab Fountain, Medieval fountain in Alcamo, Italy.
Arab Fountain is a water structure from medieval times located in Alcamo, featuring two basins with stone water outlets. The construction includes pilaster elements topped with capitals made from local limestone.
The fountain was built during Arab rule in Sicily, when the town was called Alqamah. A stone drinking trough was added centuries later to extend its function using traditional local materials.
The fountain reflects the blending of Arab and Italian building traditions in its structure and design. Visitors can observe how these two influences appear in the carved stonework and water system.
The fountain sits in the lower part of Alcamo and is easy to reach on foot from the town center. The area is open to visitors and lies just a few hundred meters from the Sanctuary of Madonna dei Miracoli.
The stone drinking trough dates to the 1800s and connects the original fountain structure to later uses. This addition reveals how the water source evolved to serve different needs over time.
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