Maderno Fountain

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Maderno Fountain is a monumental Baroque fountain in Vatican City, designed by Carlo Maderno and located in St. Peter’s Square.

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Observed surface forms (1)

Surface form Occurrences
Bernini Fountain 1

Statements (31)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Baroque fountain
fountain
monumental fountain
architect Carlo Maderno
architecturalStyle Baroque
country Vatican City
designer Carlo Maderno
hasBasinShape circular
hasFeature central column of water jets
continuous water overflow
large lower basin
ornamental upper bowl
sculptural decoration
tiered basins
hasFunction aeration of water in basin
ornamental fountain
urban landmark
hasMaterial stone
travertine
hasNearbyStructure Bernini’s colonnades
St. Peter's Basilica
surface form: St. Peter’s Basilica

Vatican Obelisk
heritageContext St. Peter's Basilica
surface form: St. Peter’s Basilica complex
locatedIn St. Peter's Square
surface form: St. Peter’s Square

Vatican City
namedAfter Carlo Maderno
notableFor Baroque water effects
integration with St. Peter’s Square urban design
partOf ensemble of fountains in St. Peter’s Square
publicAccess yes
touristAttraction Vatican City

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St. Peter's Square hasPart Maderno Fountain
St. Peter's Square hasPart Maderno Fountain
this entity surface form: Bernini Fountain