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The Fonte Oliviera abutting the Monte Frumentario in Assisi, Italy. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Fonte Oliviera (Oliviera Fountain), 16th century fountain, wall decorated with coats of arms, Assisi, Italy Royalty Free Stock Photo

Assisi 1978 - Fonte Oliviera Royalty Free Stock Photo

Oliviera Fountain Royalty Free Stock Photo

This is one of several fountains in the historic centre of Assisi. Don't expect shooting jets of water or tumbling cascades. This was a practical fountain, not a decorative one.Built in 1570, it was commissioned by the nobleman, Oliviero Ludovici, to supply fresh water for the townspeople. It also served the pilgrims who had travelled long distances to worship at the Basilica. Arriving dusty and weary, the fountain would have been a welcome sight as they walked the last stage of their trip towards the basilica.What you see here today is a long, narrow limestone basin built into the wall of the Palazzo del Monte Frumentario. It looks more like a giant trough than a fountain.Water runs from 4 metal spouts which are set into carved crests or coats of arms. We spotted a crest with a lion and a cross which belonged to Oliviero Ludovici's family.