Monghidoro
Subject: Springs and Fountains
Toponym: Zaccarlina
Type: Fountain
Municipality: Monghidoro
Locality: Zaccarlina
Description
Travelling from Pianoro on the "Fondovalle Savena", the road running along the Savena river, go straight through the 4-way intersection (left for Loiano, right for Monzuno) toward Monghidoro. About four kilometres after the junction, turn right into a narrow road leading to the old village of Zaccarlina. The fountain is in proximity to the crossroads.
The stone fountain, of recent construction, receives water through a pipe which draws from the actual spring further upstream.
The water has a medium mineral content, prevalently calcic-bicarbonate, and provides a diuretic action facilitating the elimination of uric acid.
Given its position, it is a frequent stopping point for hikers and cyclists, who quench their thirst here.
The flow rate varies with the seasons, from 12 to 20 litres per minute.