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In the world today few things are free – even water, nature’s gift. Many of us are familiar with Rome’s famous fountains, but few seem to realize that the water coming from the fountains is not only free, but clean and drinkable. So when you’re in Rome be sure to take a sip from the waters of the Eternal City! These fountains are both beautiful and practical.
In modern-day Rome you can find approx 2500 public fountains which are called Nasoni (big noses). These fountains contain clean safe drinking water, the exact same that comes out of the taps in Rome’s houses etc.
The fountain system is environmentally friendly because the constantly running water is recycled and not wasted. Some Nasoni have a button that needs to be pushed in order to get the drinking water. If you have trouble finding these fountains in the city try www.acea.spa.it
It always surprises me that a glass or carafe of water at any restaurant, café etc in Italy has a charge when I know there is always a water fountain close by with pure clean delicious water. I suppose that we are paying for the service.
Thanks to the mountains, clean drinking water is abundant and relatively available across most regions.
Ordinary tap water – even when supplied through the water grid – may not taste particularly nice. consequently, many people spend a small fortune buying bottled water.
These public water fountains can be found in most towns and villages around Italy. The water in these fountains is clean and tasteless. You can easily stop to take a drink or fill up your water bottle.
In some parts of Italy you can still see people meeting around the local water well. That was a common sight in my recent trip to Lucca in Tuscany
Drinking water in Italy is cool, safe and readily available everywhere.
I have not actually taken water from the display fountains but I have indeed drank from and filled my water bottle many times from the actual drinking fountains.
Bravo!!! I was waiting for this blog. Really enjoyed reading this!
Hey Marina great to hear from you. Glad you enjoyed x
The water fountains are great, would like some in Coffs Harbour. DD
They are so beneficial for so many people
I don’t know why anyone buys water in bottles in Italy.
Unless you are travelling without a drinking container I agree with you Deb. So many reasons to use the drinking fountains
Love the photographs Lyn!
Thanks Georgie. Always great memories for me
Good information for travelers.
Thanks Linda. I thought so too
How very interesting! Photos are great – thought I spied a Doberman in one of the photos! Kay
Yes Kay. The fountains are great. I use them daily.
Wow what amazing information:-) Its a shame we didn’t have them here in Australia then water rates wouldn’t be so high! Love you photos as always. Xx
Thanks Leah. I was very impressed with them. That is why I took so many photos xx
Bella Nasoni!! Great info. Tks Lyn..gg
Thanks Gail. Yeah it is good to know
Great photos Lyn. I know some travellers might be a bit cautious about drinking the water…but wait til they taste it..so pure!
Yes Mary I certainly didn’t know about the water in my first trips to Italy On 28/02/2015 2:29 AM, “Travelling Italy with Lyn” wrote:
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I always like to meet my friends at that Lucca fountain!
How nice. That makes me smile
Great post! I always use these fountains in Italy.
I do too George although I don’t think I did in my early trips to Italy. I did not know about them then.
Lots of communes now have taps whence you can get sparkling water for a reasonable price. We often see people filling up at our tap in Corinaldo.
That’s interesting. Thanks for that info. Lyn
Thanks for this series, Lyn. Makes us all think about our reasons for travelling to italy … and why we love the country.
The more I write the more I remember the things I love about Italy. It is a fun project. Thanks for your feedback