Onofrio Fountain- Dubrovnik, Croatia

The Onofrio Fountain is said to have better tasting water than store bought bottled water.  I wouldn't know but you'll  see people sipping and filling containers from one of the fountains sixteen spouts.   Each is uniquely decorated with faces or maskerons so there's no mixing them up. The fountain was built in the 15th century by Onofrio della Cava after he designed and built the aqueduct for the city.  The Onofrio Fountain was severely damaged by a 16th century earthquake that toppled the dragon statue that was on the cupola, it was never repaired.  Despite losing its dragon, the fountain was well built. For six centuries it has provided relief for the thirsty and as a meeting point for people.  Can you imagine all the things it has been witness to and the secrets it has to tell?  

I missed one of the maskerons from the Onofrio Fountain!

 

Preview: Dubrovnik, Croatia

Dear Dubrovnik,

Congratulations! Your country has earned it's place in the E.U. I hope you don't change and remain true to yourself as you've done for hundreds of years. We love you for what's in your walls and outside too. We look forward to seeing you again soon and will hold on to our Croatian Kunas as a keepsake.

Love,

CTTC

To celebrate Croatia joining the European Union today I want to post a peek of Dubrovnik. It's still a preview but all photos are of holes in the city walls and a couple other places.