Journest
Countries
Cities
Islands
Places
Routes
Journest

Discover amazing destinations around the world. Plan your perfect journey with detailed guides and local insights.

Telegram

Explore

  • Countries
  • Locations
  • Places
  • Routes

Company

  • About
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Support

  • Help Center
  • Privacy
  • Terms

© 2026 Journest. All rights reserved.

Fontana Maggiore

A medieval sculptural masterpiece by Nicola and Giovanni Pisano, built 1277-1278. Featuring 50 bas-reliefs and 24 statues on two polygonal basins of pink-and-white marble, it's considered one of Italy's most important preserved fountains.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 20, 2026

Entrance Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

Early morning for fewer crowds or evening when beautifully illuminated. Best from April to October for pleasant weather.

Official Website

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Accessible
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

benches
restrooms
restaurants
cafe
wifi

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 20, 2026
24 hours

faq.title

faq.subtitle Fontana Maggiore

It was designed by Fra Bevignate and built by sculptors Nicola and Giovanni Pisano between 1277-1278 to celebrate the arrival of water to the city's acropolis through the new aqueduct.

Reviews

Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather7°
67%18 м/с
Todayweather7°4°
Tomorrowweather9°1°
Friweather7°2°
Satweather12°7°
Sunweather9°6°
Monweather9°3°
Tueweather9°-1°
9°
1°Jan
10°
2°Feb
14°
4°Mar
17°
7°Apr
22°
11°May
27°
15°Jun
31°
18°Jul
31°
18°Aug
26°
14°Sep
20°
10°Oct
13°
5°Nov
9°
2°Dec

What else to see

Interesting places nearby

Etruscan Arch
7°
Free
Landmark

Etruscan Arch

National Gallery of Umbria
7°
Closed
EUR10
Museum

National Gallery of Umbria

Rocca Paolina
7°
Closed
Free
History

Rocca Paolina

Palazzo dei Priori
7°
Free
Architecture

Palazzo dei Priori

Nobile Collegio del Cambio
7°
Closed
EUR5
Museum

Nobile Collegio del Cambio

Cathedral of San Lorenzo
7°
Closed
Free
Religious

Cathedral of San Lorenzo

Basilica of San Domenico
7°
Closed
Free
Religious

Basilica of San Domenico

Etruscan Well
7°
Closed
EUR3
History

Etruscan Well