L'Aquila's erroneously named 'fountain of 99 spouts' (there are actually only 93 of them) was one of the few monuments to quickly reopen after the earthquake. It was formerly a communal laundry site, but is now a place for picnic lunches and wedding photos.
Fontana delle 99 Cannelle
Abruzzo
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