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Picture of Fontana del Mascherone di Via Giulia - Fountain of the Mask.

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Farnese Fountain Picture

Piazza Farnese Picture © 2006 by James Martin, Europe for Visitors
This rather bizarre fountain was made in 1626 by combining two ancient sculptures. It was commissioned by the Farnese family.

The Fontana del Mascherone is located behind the Palazzo Farnese at the start of Via Giulia.

The Farnese clan could make wine gush from the fontana during party time. Today what comes out isn't drinkable, unlike many of Rome's fountains.

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