Art and CultureSpring and Fountain, Deliceto

Fontana Maria Amalia di Deliceto

In the new area of the village you can admire the beautiful fountain called Maria Amalia.

The place

The fountain has Renaissance origins and was built outside the village to meet the water supply needs of the Delicetani. The source consists of a hexagonal block with a single collection tank always hexagonal. On each side of the hexagon gushes a jet of water; the six cannulas are fed by springs that descend from the above locations "Arena Cavata" and "Piloni"; beside the source there are a public wash and a water trough for animals.

The fountain was restored in 1868 and then equipped with a bronze statue from Apice Vecchio (BN), which was placed to crown the construction. The statue represents a female figure and holds with his right hand a laurel wreath, so in all probability it represents the Glory; in any case it is called by the citizens “Maria Amalia”.



Location

Via Fontana Nuova, Deliceto

The village

Deliceto

From any point you reach Deliceto to hit the visitor is the majestic bulk of its Norman-Swabian Castle.

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