Fontana Contarini
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Wiktoria Górska-Kijanka
"The fountain, made from Zandobbio marble, features a central octagonal basin with a water jet. It is surrounded by symmetrically arranged statues, including two sphinxes facing opposite directions—one toward Palazzo della Ragione and the other toward the civic library. At the base of the sphinxes are small basins collecting water from their mouths, which is drinkable. Flanking each basin are two small columns adorned with carvings of snakes and lions. Additionally, on the unfurnished sides, two lion statues, symbols of the Serenissima, are placed at equal distances."
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