Granfonte

Granfonte
vintiquattrucannola (24 spouts)
monumental fountain Granfonte in Leonforte, Sicily
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LocationLeonforte – Sicily - Italy
DesignerMariano Smiriglio architect’s artistic school from Palermo
Typemonumental fountain
Materialsandstone blocks
Lengthfrom 3 to 1 meters
Width24,60 meters
Height8,65 meter
Opening date1651

The Granfonte is a monumental public fountain built in Renaissance-Baroque style, located at the homonymous street in the municipality of Leonforte, in the region of Sicily, Italy. The elongated fountain extends for 24 meters, consists of 24 bronze spouts where it still gushes fresh spring water.