Fontana di Via Umberto I is an ornamental fountain located in the Sant'Ambrogio di Torino area of Turin, Italy. It is a popular local attraction and perfect for picturesque photos. Commissioned in 1900, the fountain was created by the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Ruggeri. It features a marble bas-relief of the Virgin Mary, surrounded by four marble sculpture capitals that function as a fountain basin. Its sides are decorated with various symbols, such as cobbles and stones. Visitors can find a small grotto hidden inside the fountain, in which sits a marble statue of the Virgin Mary. The fountain is perfectly located in a square surrounded by three beautiful churches, making it a great spot for visitors to appreciate the historical and architectural beauty of the city.
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