Fontana Delle Tette

Fountain · Treviso

Fontana Delle Tette

Fountain · Treviso

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C. del Podestà, 11, 31100 Treviso TV, Italy

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Tucked away in a back alley, Treviso's Fontana delle Tette is a quirky, historic fountain that once flowed with wine, now offering a cool sip of water.  

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C. del Podestà, 11, 31100 Treviso TV, Italy Get directions

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wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Jul 25, 2025

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"After a severe drought hit the city of Treviso in 1559, the mayor of the Republic of Venice ordered the construction of a marble fountain depicting a topless woman squeezing her breasts. The final result was no ordinary statue. Every autumn, when a new Podestà (mayor) was elected, the fountain flowed with celebratory free wine. Red wine streamed from one of the woman’s breasts while white wine poured from the other. The torrent of free tipples lasted for three days, and the yearly tradition continued up until the fall of the Venetian Republic. The original statue, which was placed inside the Praetorian Palace, was damaged when the Napoleonic soldiers entered the city and shot at it because they viewed it as a symbol of the local rulers’ power. The fountain then went missing and remained lost until the end of the 19th century. A new version of the fountain was built in 1989. Sadly, it’s now water and not wine that flows from the statue’s breasts. The broken original version can be found safe within a glass case in the nearby Loggia dei Cavalieri." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Stella_hadjipanagi

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A must see place in Treviso as it has a lot of history behind it.

Dejan Braki

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This fountain seems to be Treviso's symbol, however I found it average. It's not easy to find as it's hidden in a back alley through a small passageway. It's literally a 3 min stop in old town Treviso

Alina Martha Muresan

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The Fontana delle Tette, located in Treviso, is an ancient sculpted fountain that has a curious history. During the domination of the Republic of Venice, this fountain poured white and red wine on the occasion of particular celebrations. Its name, translated into English, means “The Fountain of Tits”. The fountain was built in 1559 on the orders of Alvise Da Ponte, mayor of Treviso, following a severe drought that hit the city and the surrounding countryside. In honor of each new Podestà ( a chief magistrate of a medieval Italian town) the fountain gushed red wine from one breast and white wine from the other. All citizens could drink for free for three days during these celebrations. The original fountain was located inside the Palazzo Pretorio, in via Calmaggiore. Today, a copy of the original sculpture is placed in the courtyard of Palazzo Zignoli, while the original is preserved under the portico of Palazzo dei Trecento. The Fountain of Tits represents a curious and fascinating piece of history, testimony to past times and unique traditions. 🍷🍇 Visited February 2024

Murat Yıkılmaz

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In a place where there is nothing, big stories are made up to attract tourists' attention to small things. The fountain has such a story, but still, it's a fun spot to see and take photos.

peter K

Google
Struggled to find this as it's in a courtyard area and much smaller than expected. Became a stop off point for a quite sitdown whilst walking around the city. Very peaceful aswell as being an historic feature

Mikó Dániel

Google
Hiding in a small squere , almost inside a house. Not easy to find. There are tables for the route...but not easy. However it is a great statue on this tiny hidden place.

Alexandru Gheorghe

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It’s a bit of a hidden gem, as it’s placed in a back alley, but if you pay attention to the road signs, you’ll get there. Great piece of history, and what can I say, it was refreshing as you can all see 😂😂

Becky Vineyard

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Very beautiful area and statue! The water is cold and delicious, and it's not at all crowded most of the time.