Fonte Gaia
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The Fonte Gaia is a prominent public fountain located in Siena, Italy's main square, the Piazza del Campo. Created by the Sienese sculptor Jacopo della Quercia between 1414 and 1419, it is considered a significant work of 15th-century sculpture. The fountain is adorned with relief sculptures that depict scenes from the biblical creation story, including Adam and Eve. Despite its artistic importance, the original Fonte Gaia was replaced by a 19th-century replica due to deterioration. The current replica, sculpted by Tito Sarrocchi, was installed in 1869.12
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