The 17th century fountain in Lunzjata Valley, a popular landmark in Kercem, has been restored by Din l-Art Helwa in a joint project with the Kercem local council and with the support of the Alfred Mizzi Foundation.

The inauguration of the restoration project, which was carried out by master mason Leli Saliba, known as Il-Buffajra, was attended by Martin Galea, executive president of Din l-Art Helwa, Kercem mayor Joe Grima, and Albert Petrococchino, representing the Alfred Mizzi Foundation.

The fountain, decayed and eroded, was built in 1698 by Hercole Martino Testaferrata who had been appointed by Grand Master Ramon Perellos y Roccaful, to build a niche over the spring.

The Lunzjata Valley, which had abundant springs whose waters flowed into Xlendi Valley, takes its name from the nearby mediaeval chapel dedicated to Our Lady of the Annunciation.

The fountain was used by many Gozitans who went there to get water. It bears a Latin inscription and two coats of arms: The one at the top of the fountain belongs to Hercole Testaferrata and the other to Grand Master Perellos.