Galapagos Fountain (Fuente de Galápagos) - Madrid, Spain
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N 40° 25.117 W 003° 41.130
30T E 441844 N 4474446
One of the more notable artistic works in the famous Retiro park in Madrid - Galapagos Fountain installed here in 1832.
Waymark Code: WMG6M1
Location: Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Date Posted: 01/20/2013
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"The Galápagos fountain was created to honour the birth of Isabel II, and is also one of the more notable artistic works in the park. Built in 1832 by José de Mariategui, it consists of three different tiers decorated with water plants and equipped with water spouts that jet from Galapagos tortoises and frogs. Four small angels, with dolphins and a snail surmount the ensemble and adorn the top of the fountain. The structure has symbolic meaning which all sought to emphasise well-wishing on the occasion of the birth of the queen, so there are allegories of long life, fertility, and the upholding of traditional values such as wisdom and rectitude."
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