Fountain of Pollio
Fountain of Pollio
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This attractive structure is noted for its extra-wide and high arch supporting a triangular capital. It was erected during the time of Augustus to the memory of Sextillius Pollio, builder of the famous aqueduct which carried water to the fountain.
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Vadim
Murmansk, Russia34,642 contributions
July 2019
The fountain of Pollio is located near the temple Dominicana in the square. It was built by the wealthy Ephesian Pollio and his family in 97 ad. the Fountain is built in the form of a high arch with a large pool in front of it. It was supplied with water from three main sources via aqueducts. The springs were several tens of kilometers away. The Romans could already calculate the slope of the aqueduct to provide water flow. What accuracy is needed both in calculations and in execution! Water ran from the fountains through an extensive network of pipes made of baked clay, spreading it further throughout the city. The Pollio fountain was decorated with statues in large numbers. Some of them – the head of Zeus, the statues of Odysseus and Polyphemus, which were placed in the pool, are now in the Museum of Ephesus, in Seljuk.
Written 14 June 2020
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PATO-BETO
San Martin, Argentina19,912 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
Its construction dates back to the year 97 AD. Water was distributed to the city free of charge, it came through three sources and then passed through the aqueducts. We can see a high arch and archaeological remains of what this place was.
Written 19 December 2023
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania37,258 contributions
Aug 2020
From that beautiful fountain now it remained only a stone arch between two columns.Placed in Domitianus square.No need more than 5 minutes to see it.
Written 25 September 2020
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia19,452 contributions
Sept 2020
This fountain was built by a wealthy Roman family in 1c to receive water from the aquaduct, from a source several kms distant.
There's not much left of it apart the big arch - quick photo stop few steps away from the main Curetes street.
There's not much left of it apart the big arch - quick photo stop few steps away from the main Curetes street.
Written 8 November 2020
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Karen K
United States82 contributions
Sept 2019
The Pollio Fountain was built by the wealthy Pollio family. Water was brought to Ephesus from aqueducts to fountains through baked clay pipes. Water from the public fountains was free and provided refreshment for people on the streets. The fountain is quite well distinguished by a large arch. Look for the clay pipes along the street.
Written 27 October 2019
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA17,731 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Another remnant of what was probably once a lovely fountain with lots of decorations. Now a pile of stones but some of the decorations survive.
Written 21 May 2024
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,282 contributions
Nov 2019
There are so many amazing sights at Ephesus things like the Fountain of Pollio can easily be overlooked. Here, the arch is what it's all about!
Written 5 March 2020
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digitalroc
Calgary, Canada2,141 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
I struggle to understand why ever object at Ephesus needs its own attraction on TA. I didn’t think there was much to this attraction, other than the interesting waterways of Ancient Ephesus. The arch has been poorly reconstructed, worth a photo to say you saw it.
Written 9 July 2019
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John S
Elmira, NY929 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
Our guide told us that C.S. Pollio was a wealthy Ephesian. Not sure what he did, but his archway is certainly impressive!
Written 13 August 2017
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RobertFGCarter
Fareham, UK1,481 contributions
Aug 2016
Ephesus has some remarkable structures. This one is one of the more impressive ones and has been restored to give a good impression of the originl.
Written 4 January 2017
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