Fontaine des Augustins - Aix-en-Provence, France
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N 43° 31.624 E 005° 26.783
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Column-based fountain on Place des Augustins in Aix-en-Provence.
Waymark Code: WM13X3C
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Date Posted: 03/05/2021
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Fontaine des Augustins is located on Place des Augustins in the center of Aix-en-Provence. The fountain dates back to 1620, however its current shape comes from a complete redesign and rebuilt in 1820. Since 1949 it is a listed historical monument.
Central element of the fountain is a Roman column, which is a remnant of the demolished county palace. The column is approximately six meters tall and has been mounted to a new pedestal in 1820. The finial is a large, twelve-pointed copper star. The fountain basin around the column is made from cold stone from Peynier.