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Nova Fountain

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Location: Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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July 13, 2025

The first mention of this fountain dates back to 1540, but it is likely even older. After the Black Death of 1348 decimated the population, with the demographic recovery, the surrounding wooded area was once again cultivated under the name 'terra nova', hence the name of the fountain. It fed the aqueduct of the basin near the bell tower of St. Peter's, but was forgotten at the beginning of the 20th century, when the municipal aqueduct came into operation.

It was faithfully restored in 1982: it consists of a (closed) tunnel that protects the spring and channels the water to the small external basin. The water is not subject to control.

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Location: Montecchio Maggiore, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

Nova Fountain

1. Historic trail past Romeo and Juliet's castles and Monte Nero

2. Le Priàre of Montecchio – Piazzale degli Alpini loop from Montecchio Maggiore

3. Chiesetta degli Alpini – Le Priàre of Montecchio loop from Montecchio Maggiore

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