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Big Onofrije's Fountain, Dubrovnik

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Big Onofrije's Fountain: BIG ONOFRIO'S FOUNTAIN
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    • ruki
  • By ruki on January 22, 2006
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    • Big Onofrije's Fountain - Dubrovnik
    by ruki
    Located at the open space right to Pile gate. It is a 16-sided drinking fountain built by Onofrio de la Cava (1438 - 1444). The Fountain is part of the town's water supply system which Onofrio managed to create by bringing the water from the well in Rijeka Dubrovacka. The well is located 20 km from Big Onofrio's Fountain and this construction was a masterpiece of that time.

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: Onofrio's Large Fountain
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  • By karenincalifornia on January 12, 2005
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    • Onofrio's Large Fountain, Dubrovnik - Dubrovnik
    Onofrio's Large Fountain,
    Dubrovnik
    by karenincalifornia
    Next to the Franciscan Monastery on the western side of the old town is Onofrio’s Large Fountain, erected in 1440. The original fountain had a waterworks display that was impressive. Another casualty of the 1667 earthquake, it lost most of its original functionality, although clear river water still flows from the fountain today.

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: Onofrio's fountain(s)
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  • Updated By acemj on April 11, 2004
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    • Big Onofrije's Fountain - Dubrovnik
    by acemj
    Just across from St. Saviour's and the Franciscan monastery complex is this giant fountain. It is located at the entrance to the city just inside the Pile Gate for good reason, as it was a requirement for visitors to the city to wash here before gaining entrance in order to avoid the spread of the plague.

    The fountain is basically a big stone circle topped by a dome with ornate heads sprouting from its surface and spewing water into a surrounding ring shaped pool. It was designed by the Italian architect Onofrio de la Cava who also designed the smaller fountain on the far eastern end of Stradun near the base of the bell-tower.

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: Onofrio's Fountain
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  • By codrutz on November 7, 2005
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    • Big Onofrije's Fountain - Dubrovnik
    by codrutz
    Water is a must for people visiting Dubrovnik in the hot sunny days of summer. This is the Onofrio's Fountain, a 16 side drinking fountain which was designed by the Italian architect Onofrio de la Cava in 1440. The fountain is a part of the city's elaborate water system with fresh water coming all the way from Rijeka at 12km away. Onofrei's fountain is located right after the entrance in the Dubrovnik Old City (fortress).

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: Dubrovnik: Onofrio's Fountain
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  • Updated By Phalaenopsis03 on November 7, 2003
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    • Onofrio's Fountain - Dubrovnik
    Onofrio's Fountain
    by Phalaenopsis03
    Upon entering the Pile Gate and opposite to the church of St. Salvation you'll find one of the city's highlights before you. Onofrio's Fountain is a 16-sided drinking fountain that was built by Italian architect, Onofrio de la Cava in the 15h century. The Fountain is part of the town's water supply system which Onofrio managed to create by bringing the water from the wells of Rijeka Dubrovacka about 8 miles (12 km) from Dubrovnik. Nowadays it's a popular meeting spot for city locals.

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: The most useful monument
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  • Updated By solopes on October 4, 2008
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    Dubrovnik - Croatia
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    Strategically located, this fountain from the 15th century, is visited by everybody, either to drink its cool water, either to wash face and hands. Sixteen fountains always pouring water brought from a well 20 km distant, welcome the visitors, and make this the most visited monument in Dubrovnik

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: Ancient Water Well, Old Town
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  • Updated By Mikebb on July 14, 2006
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    • Big Onofrije's Well - Dubrovnik
    Big Onofrije's Well
    by Mikebb
    This water well was built during the 15th century and brings water from 12 km away. The water still runs today and you can drink or wash your hands in it. It is located inside the City walls as you enter through the Pile Gate you will see it just before the Stradun , the main street.

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: the Fountain of Onofrio
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  • By traveloturc on July 24, 2006
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    • the Fountain of Onofrio - Dubrovnik
    the Fountain of Onofrio
    by traveloturc
    Very near to Franciscan Monastery on the western side of the old town is Onofrio’s Large Fountain, was build in 1440. In the 1667 earthquake, it lost original functionality, although clear river water still flows from the 16 fountains today. The well is situated 20 km far from this place and the work is outstanding

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: The fountain
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  • By davesut on March 10, 2005
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    • THE fountain - Dubrovnik
    THE fountain
    by davesut
    The obligatory picture of the fountain, apparantly originally much taller but damaged.

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    Big Onofrije's Fountain: Remains of a fountain
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  • By Obak81 on August 27, 2005
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    • Onofrios fountain - Dubrovnik
    Onofrios fountain
    by Obak81
    Entering the old City though the pile gate you will se Onofrios fountain, or whats left of it. Part of the fountain was destroyed in an earthquake in 1667.
    There are still 16 masks remaining from wich clean water still runs.

  • Address: By the Pile gate
  • Directions: The old city
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