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.
Fountain of the 99 Water Spouts at a Glance#
Admission: Free
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 2° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.4 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 7° | 2° | 53 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 5° | 47 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 14° | 8° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 79 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 18° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 84 mm | some cloud | 55% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 80 mm | some cloud | 55% | 1.6 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 7° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 1.4 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 8° | 2° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 88% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |
