Fountain of Apollo, Neoclassical fountain in Paseo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
The Fountain of Apollo stands with four figures representing the seasons, while the central sculpture shows Apollo riding a chariot pulled by horses.
Architect Francisco Gutiérrez designed and constructed this monumental fountain between 1777 and 1781 during the reign of King Charles III of Spain.
The fountain incorporates Greek mythology through its central figure Apollo, the god of sun, positioned between allegorical representations of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
The fountain sits at the intersection of Paseo del Prado and Calle de Felipe IV, near the Thyssen Museum and multiple metro stations.
This monument forms part of a sequence of three major fountains along Paseo del Prado, alongside the Fountains of Cybele and Neptune.
Location: Madrid
GPS coordinates: 40.41721,-3.69390
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:23
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