Onofrio fountain

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by Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK

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The Onofrio Fountain, located in Dubrovnik, Croatia, is a significant historical landmark built between 1438 and 1440. Designed by the Italian architect Onofrio della Cava, the fountain was part of a water supply system that brought fresh water from the Dubrovnik River, approximately 12 kilometers away, into the city. It features a large central dome surrounded by sixteen carved stone masks, each spouting water into a basin below. The fountain not only served a practical purpose but also became an architectural gem, showcasing the blend of Gothic and Renaissance styles that characterized Dubrovnik's urban landscape during that period.

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