Fountain in the Field of Miracles Square

The fountain on the Field of Miracles in Pisa is known as the Fountain of the Amur. It was established in the XVIII century and has remained unchanged to our time.

The tradition of fountains with drinking water in large squares of Italian cities dates back to the Roman era. The fountain on the "Field of Wonders" was supposed to solve problems with the water supply of this part of the city. Initially, the sculptor Quarantotti created a massive pedestal-drinking, which was installed on the corner of Piazza del Miracoli – “Fields of Miracles”, between the Cathedral and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The installation of the fountain dates from the end of the XVII century, but sculptures appeared on the pedestal only at the beginning of the XVIII century. The figures of the three Cupids strive to meet the traveler entering the square. In the hands of the Cupids hold a large shield with the image of the coat of arms of Pisa – a cross on a dark background.

Initially, the fountain was surrounded by a wrought iron grille, which was lost during the Second World War. The fate of the sculptures was also threatened. At first, it was proposed to replace the Cupids, which do not correspond to the general church style of the square, with a monument to Buscheto di Giovanni Giudice, the creator of the Pisa Cathedral. Later, a project was developed to install a monument to Galileo. Fortunately, it was rejected, which allowed the historical ensemble of the square to be preserved.