Dubrovnik - Big Fountain of Onofrio

The Big Fountain of Onofrio was built in 1438-1444 by the Neapolitan architect Onofrio de la Cava. Of all Dubrovnik's many monuments, this is the most well known. Visitors strolling through and past the Pile gate will find the square which contains the Big Fountain of Onofrio.

Originally designed by Onofrio de la Cava with two stories, the Big Fountain of Onofrio lost its second story in the earthquake of 1667 when most of Dubrovnik was heavily damaged. The Big Fountain of Onofrio was part of the city's original water supply system also designed by Onofrio de la Cava to move water from the Dubrovacka river.