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Fontana Maggiore

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Opened
  
1278

Architect
  
Giovanni Pisano

Province
  
Province of Perugia

Fontana Maggiore

Address
  
Piazza IV Novembre, 1, 06123 Perugia, Italy

Similar
  
Rocca Paolina, Palazzo dei Priori, Galleria Nazionale dell'Umbria, Piazza IV Novembre, Perugia Cathedral

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The Fontana Maggiore is a monumental medieval fountain located between the cathedral and the Palazzo dei Priori in the city of Perugia in Italy. It was made between 1277 and 1278 by sculptors Nicola Pisano and Giovanni Pisano. The hydraulics were by Fathers Bevignate and Boninsegna.

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The fountain was part of program of civic improvements begun in 1278 to celebrate the autonomy of the free commune of Perugia. On the twenty-five sides of the basin are sculptures representing prophets and saints, the labors of the months, the signs of the zodiac, scenes from Genesis, and events from Roman history.

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Fontana Maggiore Wikipedia


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