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Fontana Maggiore

Piazza IV Novembre, Italy
Ranked #6 of 35 attractions in Perugia
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Passignano Sul Trasimeno, Italy
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9 reviews 9 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Take the time to explore the detail and work of the 14C masterpiece. Love To Travel in Italy really likes this. More

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

It makes a good ensemble with the square and the duomo. More interesting if you have access to an explanation about the fountain and its symbology. More

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Vilnius, Lithuania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012

I really liked the fountain and all the square. This is the greatest part of Perugia. I think it is wonderful that Italians have the tradition to sit on the stairs in front of the fountain, meet friends there, chat and have fun. I have also experienced that, which was wonderful, especially that it was February but it was already... More

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Piegaro, Italy
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 February 2012
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Right in front of the large Duomo, this fountain is where brides and grooms flock to have their wedding photos taken. Any season it is wonderful to watch the brides arrive in their dresses and not all are white! Red, gold, russet..it all works. The fountain was built in the 12th century to celebrate the completion of the aquaduct that... More

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Belgrade, Serbia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

if you spare time and explore each level and figure you will see the comlitely new dimension of the word fauntan More

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Penrith, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

well, this one is easy to find - it's right in front of the main catherdral with amazing sculptures, it's beautiful. More

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slovenia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 December 2011
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One of the beautyfull italian piazzas where you can seat on the stairs and watch people go by. Have a drink and a snack from "take away" bar few steps away. More

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Sacramento, California
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011

Beautiful sculptures on this fountain. Lots of restaurants nearby and you can reach the lower part of the city via an escalator near the square. More

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new york
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 October 2011

At the top of the Corso Vanucci sits this impressive fountain with lovely workmanship. It is also a great meeting point. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Very large and many high quality carvings of exceptional quality More

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