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What is Venipedia?Venipedia is a wiki-based website dedicated to the study of the city of Venice, Italy. Venipedia provides primary Venetian data about specific topics, such as Coats of Arms, that are largely ignored by other sites. To learn more about the purpose, content, and approach that separates Venipedia from other websites visit the About Venipedia page. |
Featured Article: FountainThis page contains information about a typical Venetian fountain. For a list of fountains, see FountainsA fountain, fontana, is a public drinking water system in Venice. There are fountains all across the city that either run continuously or use a push button or valve to operate. Among the 228 fountains in Venice, around half of them are functional. The Venetian fountain serves not only a practical purpose, but also as a unique aspect of Venetian public art. See Public art preservation.  Types of FountainsIn the Venetian Lagoon, there are multiple types of fountain according to their design and shape. These types include Delfini, Puglia, Alto, Ott. Basso, San Marco, Cylindro, Pozzo, Tubo, and Neri. Some of them have solid rectangular shape with some fancy designed lid at the top (i.e. Neri), while some of them are just a simple tube with a spout (i.e. Tubo). Additionally, these ..→ |
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