Fontana del Gigante

The Giant Fountain, in Naples

The Giant Fountain, or Fontana dell'Immacolatella, is a magnificent sculpted marble arch of the seafront of Naples. The Naples audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this baroque work, made notably by Pietro Bernini, the father of Bernini.

The baroque marble arch of the seaside

Absolutely magnificent, this sculpted marble arch is the Giant Fountain, also known by the name of Fontana dell'Immacolatella. This baroque work of art was made at the beginning of the seventeenth century by several artists, including Pietro Bernini, the father of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, who would become one of the greatest sculptors of Italy and the master of Roman baroque. The fountain, richly adorned with statues, coats of arms and sculpted motifs, testifies to the virtuosity of the artists of the era. Moved over the course of history, it today adorns the seafront of Naples, facing the bay. With its beauty and its maritime setting, the Giant Fountain is a jewel of the artistic heritage of the town.

What to see

You admire the magnificent baroque marble arch richly adorned with statues, coats of arms and sculpted motifs, made at the beginning of the seventeenth century notably by Pietro Bernini, the father of Bernini, on the seafront facing the bay. The Giant Fountain is an artistic jewel of Naples. It is a stop for those curious about art, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Giant Fountain lies on the seafront of Naples, facing the bay, reachable on foot. It is an open-air work, freely visible from the public space. You discover it during a walk along the seaside.

Who made the Giant Fountain in Naples?

Several artists at the beginning of the seventeenth century, including Pietro Bernini, the father of Gian Lorenzo Bernini, future great master of baroque; this sculpted marble arch adorns the seafront of Naples.

Where is the Giant Fountain?

On the seafront of Naples, facing the bay, in Italy.