The Campari Fountain

The fountain is one of the few remaining examples of a small series created by the Florentine sculptor Giuseppe Gronchi for the Campari company. This fountain is the first of the series, dating from 1931, and was unveiled alongside the municipal aqueduct. Subsequently, a further 12 replicas were installed in other locations across Tuscany and Lombardy; these fountains were artistic designs intended for advertising purposes, yet they also served a public utility function. Stylistically, the two large heads reflect influences from the so-called ‘Viennese Secession’ school, whilst the columns that monumentally frame the fountain are of classical inspiration.
The water that flows from it comes from the public aqueduct and is still drinkable, useful for pilgrims and hikers as several trails pass through here.