Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts
Monument Historic fountain with numerous spouts in medieval town
In Sulmona, the Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts (Fontana dei 99 Cannelli) offers 99 bronze spouts representing local villages; tourists stop for photos, the medieval town center and Sulmona’s confetti sweets.
How to Get to Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts #
The Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts (Fontana delle 99 Cannelle) sits in the historic centre of L’Aquila (Abruzzo), close to the cathedral and main piazzas. It is in the pedestrianised centro storico, so plan to approach on foot from nearby streets.
From L’Aquila railway station it is a walk of roughly 15-20 minutes (about 1-1.5 km) into the historic centre; local urban buses also serve the town centre if you prefer not to walk. Once in the centro storico the fountain is well signposted and easy to reach on foot.
Tips for Visiting Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts #
- Go early in the morning to enjoy the fountain without crowds and to photograph the 99 spouts and carved faces in softer light.
- Take time to study the individual spouts and nearby stonework - many visitors focus on the main basin and miss the varied decorative details along the fountain's length and the surrounding historic streets of L'Aquila.
Best Time to Visit Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts #
Late spring and early autumn offer the most comfortable weather for sightseeing and avoiding summer heat and crowds.
Weather & Climate near Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts #
Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (891 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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September
September is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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