Da Ponte Fountain
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Stewart C
Chatham, UK1,074 contributions
Jun 2022
We passed the Da Ponte Fountain whilst on a one day stop in Koper on a Sunday in June. We had chosen to take a self-guided tour of the port and found the fountain whilst walking around. Unfortunately we could not get a good ‘straight on’ photo of it because here seemed to be some sort of stage being erected adjacent to it.
The fountain was working and is worth looking if you are passing by.
The fountain was working and is worth looking if you are passing by.
Written July 17, 2022
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Alexina5
Ljubljana, Slovenia186 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
The Da Ponte Fountain is a fountain in the city of Koper (Slovenia). It is located at Prešeren Square.
A subaquatic aqueduct connected the island of Koper to the mainland as early as the end of the 14th century. By the 16th century, the 10,000 inhabitants of the city were facing a water shortage. In the 17th century, Niccolò Manzuoli recorded the city water supply, noting that a 2-mile distant spring at Colonna was piped to the island via wooden underwater tubes, some of which have been unearthed during excavations by modern archeologists.
A subaquatic aqueduct connected the island of Koper to the mainland as early as the end of the 14th century. By the 16th century, the 10,000 inhabitants of the city were facing a water shortage. In the 17th century, Niccolò Manzuoli recorded the city water supply, noting that a 2-mile distant spring at Colonna was piped to the island via wooden underwater tubes, some of which have been unearthed during excavations by modern archeologists.
Written June 23, 2016
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TravelerTP
Northern Virginia, VA973 contributions
Oct 2019
The fountain is pretty and worth stopping for a few moments while walking through the streets of Koper. I wouldn't, necessarily, go out of the way to see it, but if you're nearby, it's worth taking an extra moment to see it.
Written January 20, 2020
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SomersetKeithers
Taunton, UK372 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Situated inside the old town of Koper at the top of a small square and only a ten minute stroll to the marina , sunbathing area and port. Worth exploring all the surrounding narrow streets.
Written July 11, 2019
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Ana P
Sacile, Italy79 contributions
Jan 2018
It's just one more thing to see in a tiny coastal town, it sits on a square surrounded by cafes, a restaurant and some shops.
Written March 23, 2018
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dese2
Auburn, NY2,687 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Be sure to see this unusual fountain if in town. Who wouldn't want to see the miniature Rialto Bridge over a fountain!
I didn't try the water.
I didn't try the water.
Written November 28, 2023
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK1,712 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Magnificent fountain located in a large square quite close to the Cathedral and Bell Tower. Surrounded by cafes, a restaurant and some shops, the fountain is spectacular and well worth stopping to admire the architecture.
Written July 21, 2019
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Little Jenny
London, UK533 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
This is a pretty fountain set in a quiet square a short walk from the cathedral and near muda gate. Well worth a look as it is unusual.
Written July 11, 2019
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Davidjellis
Lowestoft, UK8,770 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
Da Ponte Fountain is located in a small square a few minutes walk from Tito Square in Koper. I believe the name means Bridge Fountain and reflects the unusual design that resembles a bridge over the top of the fountain. There are 4 faces which squirt water. The square where it is located has a number of cafes and the square hosts a market on occasions however on my visit the place was deserted as it was wet and windy.
Written July 6, 2019
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Peter F
Staten Island, NY1,576 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
The Ponte Fountain in in the Piazza France Preseren attracts numerous tourists who pause for photographs and observations.
Written April 12, 2019
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