Fontana del Porcellino

The Fontana del Porcellino is a bronze fountain of a boar located in Florence, Italy. The fountain is a copy of the original by Pietro Tacca, a 1633 bronze work kept in the Bardini Museum. According to legend, touching the nose of the piglet brings good luck. The fountain is surrounded by an octagonal plinth enriched with a depiction of the boar's typical habitat, including remarkably realistic marshes with plants and animals. The fountain originally served a practical function, supplying water to the merchants who traded in the market. Visitors can put a coin in the boar's mouth and rub its nose for good luck, making it a popular tourist attraction