Fountain of Neptune, Neoclassical fountain in Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo, Spain.
The marble fountain displays Neptune holding a trident while standing in a chariot pulled by two sea creatures with horse heads and fish tails.
King Charles III commissioned architect Ventura Rodriguez to design this fountain in 1780 as part of a modernization project to transform Madrid into a European capital.
The fountain functions as a celebratory meeting point for Atletico Madrid supporters when their football team wins championships or important matches.
The fountain stands in the center of a roundabout near Banco de España and Sevilla metro stations, with multiple bus connections available.
The sculpture required multiple artists to complete the work after Juan Pascual de Mena passed away during its construction in 1784.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1780
Architects: Ventura Rodríguez
Creator: José Arias, Pablo Cerda, José Guerra, Juan Pascual de Mena, José Rodríguez de la Oliva
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Address: Plaza Cánovas Del Castillo 28014
GPS coordinates: 40.41525,-3.69416
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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