At the top of the fountain stands the city's patron saint, Peter, who gave the fountain its name.
The four cardinal virtues are grouped over a hexagonal basin, namely Justitia - justice, with sword and scales, Fortitudo - strength, with a broken column, Temperantia - moderation, with wine and water, and Sapientia - wisdom, with mirror and Line.

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Bumble-Bee

February 6, 2021

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Unfortunately it is not that easy to look at the fountain in peace. Either it is a market and it is 'built up' by stalls or the tourists crowd around it.

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October 9, 2020

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One should look closely. Behind the actual characters there are funny monkeys that do all kinds of "bad" things. Anyone who reads the story or takes a guided tour has a lot to laugh about and be amazed at. Well preserved and definitely worth a try.

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