3 Best Fountains In Venice, Italy

1. Fountain near St. Mark's Basilica

Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing

This fountain made headlines when a tourist was filmed having a bath in it in 2015, prompting widespread outrage from Italians. However, that’s not all there is to the fountain - it’s located near St. Mark’s Basilica, arguably the most famous cathedral in the city. No trip to Venice is complete without a visit to this beautiful church. Once you step into its confines, you’ll be awed by the grandiosity of the cathedral, filled with intricate mosaics and beautifully sculpted statues; it definitely lives up to its nickname as the Church of Gold. Built in the 9th century, this cathedral has had a long and varied history, which you can view through one of its many mosaics. Due to the popularity of this cathedral, however, it’s best to book tickets in advance for your trip, or you might have to queue for tickets. You can always admire the fountain near the church in Piazzetta dei Leoncini while waiting your turn - just take note not to bathe in it.

Fountain near St. Mark's Basilica

Address: Piazzetta dei Leoncini, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

Opening hours: 24 hours

2. Fountain of Wine at St. Mark's Square

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If you’re in town during the Carnival of Venice held at St. Mark’s Square, do drop by the Fountain of Wine as part of its festivities. As one of the few running wine fountains in the world, this is bound to be one of your most memorable sips of wine. Definitely stick around to enjoy the rest of the carnival as well - celebrating the lead up to Lent, the Carnival spans weeks of endless merriment and fun. World-famous for its elaborate masks and masquerade balls, it’s a stunning visual spectacle complete with dances, street performances, endless partying and of course, wine-drinking. The Venetians really do it like no other.

Fountain of Wine

Address: Piazza San Marco, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy

Opening hours: 24/7

3. Fountain in the Campo San Giacometto

Located near the Church of San Giacomo di Rialto, this fountain is actually a drinking fountain. You can rest, relax and refill your empty bottles here. As a city that will never be short of water (it’s literally built on water), city officials urge locals and tourists to take advantage of this natural resource instead of relying on bottled water. The water in the city is potable and safe for drinking. In fact, it’s one of the safest in the country, so drink up to your heart’s content at the fountain. There are also numerous drinkable fountains throughout the city, which you can find on a downloadable map on the city’s website. When you’ve quenched your thirst at the fountain, you can move on to visit the church, which is one of the oldest in the city.

Fountain in the Campo San Giacometto

Address: Ponte di Rialto, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy

Opening hours: 24/7

An unforgettable Venetian experience

Marvel at the wondrous architecture and impressive sites in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. As a city built on water, it’s no wonder that Venice has some interesting fountains amidst its various attractions as well. Take a walk down its network of canals, enjoy free-flow wine at the famous Carnival of Venice and lastly, drink Venetian water from its many drinking fountain for a true Venetian experience.