Morosini Fountain
The Morosini Fountain in the square.
Morosini Fountain
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Lion's Fountain
Morosini Fountain, Heraklion Overview
A renowned fountain and meeting point in Heraklion Old Town, the Morosini Fountain is located at Eleftherios Venizelos Square or Lions Square. This 17th-century historic structure is one of the most beautiful monuments in Crete. Around the fountain, there are cafes, restaurants, bars, and a few stores. By night, the area transforms into a nightlife hub.
The Morosini Fountain features numerous embossed mythological creatures such as dolphins, nymphs, tritons, coats of arms, etc. There was once a statue of Poseidon on top, but it was destroyed in an earthquake. It was built under the supervision of Francesco Morosini, the then Provveditore Generale, to supply water to the city from the Archanioti gorge.
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