Bembo Fountain
Bembo Fountain
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David D
Devon, UK27,097 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Friday 28th August as we visited this historic fountain which is situated in Kornarou Square.
The fountain consists of a headless statue, flanked on both sides by a pillar. This stands on top of a water spout with a small trough below it.
There are numerous crests (coats of arms) all round the structure.
The fountain is named after the Venetian Govenor of Heraklion, Gianmatteo Bembo, who built it and was completed 1554.
The historical significance of the fountain is that, when it was completed, it was the first time that the residents saw running water in the City.
The Turkish Sibel (fountain) is beside it. Also keep an eye out for the mosaic on the pavement.
The fountain consists of a headless statue, flanked on both sides by a pillar. This stands on top of a water spout with a small trough below it.
There are numerous crests (coats of arms) all round the structure.
The fountain is named after the Venetian Govenor of Heraklion, Gianmatteo Bembo, who built it and was completed 1554.
The historical significance of the fountain is that, when it was completed, it was the first time that the residents saw running water in the City.
The Turkish Sibel (fountain) is beside it. Also keep an eye out for the mosaic on the pavement.
Written August 31, 2020
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy4,742 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
The Bembo fountain dates from the Venetian period, and it is next to the Turkish sebil (charity fountain) built later.
The Bembo fountain was constructed between the years 1552-1554 by the captain Gian Matteo Bembo who was the first to bring spring water in Chandax (Heraklion's name at that time) via an aqueduct.
The fountain bears Gothic and Renaissance elements/adornments. A large headless Roman statue stands in the middle of the fountain which was brought there from Ierapetra.
The Bembo fountain was constructed between the years 1552-1554 by the captain Gian Matteo Bembo who was the first to bring spring water in Chandax (Heraklion's name at that time) via an aqueduct.
The fountain bears Gothic and Renaissance elements/adornments. A large headless Roman statue stands in the middle of the fountain which was brought there from Ierapetra.
Written October 26, 2023
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Graham B
Devizes, UK41,460 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
The fountain is the second attraction of interest as you enter the northern end of Kornarou Square and is to be found adjacent to the lovely Turkish Pumphouse. It takes its name from a certain Gianmetto Bembo who built the fountain between 1552 and 1554 during Venetian rule and was the first source of clean drinking water for the city.
It features a rectangular basin and incorporated into the back is the now headless statue of a Roman official who by accounts was based in Ierapetra on the south coast. What his link is to the fountain, no one appears to certain. The rest of the fountain is covered with the coats of arms of various important Venetian families.
In its early days, the fountain merely dispensed water into the basin, but after the construction of the Pumphouse next door some three centuries later, the water was circulated to various parts of the city for the benefit of all its inhabitants.
As with so many of Iraklion's sights, this for us, is one we never tire of visiting.
It features a rectangular basin and incorporated into the back is the now headless statue of a Roman official who by accounts was based in Ierapetra on the south coast. What his link is to the fountain, no one appears to certain. The rest of the fountain is covered with the coats of arms of various important Venetian families.
In its early days, the fountain merely dispensed water into the basin, but after the construction of the Pumphouse next door some three centuries later, the water was circulated to various parts of the city for the benefit of all its inhabitants.
As with so many of Iraklion's sights, this for us, is one we never tire of visiting.
Written September 19, 2013
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masha s
moscow26 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
it was sunset and great colors all around... slow musics from caffe and sound of falling water drops... but again tooooo many people around
Written November 5, 2013
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Anthony Raymond T
Crete, Greece43 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
If you have struggled up through the market the fountain is a nice place to rest and watch the world go by, take refreshment at this little 'Oasis'. Let everyone else rush around.
Written November 5, 2014
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JIngs006
West Yorkshire, UK319 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
Nice little fountain with impressive carvings but unfortunately with no running water on the week I visited. There is a tree-shaded peaceful little café right next to it, used by locals, Nescafe with milk was only E2 (plus a free biscuit!) cheapest I found in Heraklion.
Written October 30, 2013
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Travelwhenyoucan
52 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
You can easily just past it without noticing. It is a small 'attraction' and wasn't working when we walked by. As with the rest of Heraklion it seems neglected and in need of a bit of attention.
Written October 19, 2022
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Jana C
Prague, Czech Republic4,623 contributions
Jul 2021
Nice fountain which doesn't seem to be operational just by the Turkish Pumphouse. It was built by Gianmatteo Bembo, in 1552-54. For some strange reason it has a headless statue as a decoration.
Written March 17, 2022
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phat_dawg_21
Alpharetta, GA16,976 contributions
Sep 2021
It sits in a little square at one end of 1866 Street, a busy shopping street. When we were there, people were enjoying the view from the nearby benches with snacks from the cafes.
Written October 28, 2021
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txtfa001
Austin, TX617 contributions
Sep 2019
When you go to the area to shop in the open markets in the town center make sure to stop and look at the two fountains; one Venetian and one Turkish. Take a minute to read about them before you go. There is also a pebble mosaic next to the fountains which is worth a look.
Written September 29, 2019
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