Conchas Fountain, Madrid

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Conchas Fountain, Madrid, Monumental fountain in Campo del Moro Gardens, Madrid, Spain.

The Conchas Fountain displays intricate designs with seashell motifs, animal figures, and sculptures of a boy and woman within the garden landscape.

Felipe de Castro and Ventura Rodriguez constructed this fountain in 1776 as part of the Royal Palace grounds development project.

The fountain incorporates natural elements including representations of the Common Fire Salamander and Chelonoidis nigra nigra into its stone composition.

Located at coordinates 40.41869755, -3.71796548, visitors can access the fountain daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM throughout the year.

This fountain earned catalog code 400284 in Madrid's Monument Registry, marking its status among the city's protected architectural elements.

Location: Madrid

GPS coordinates: 40.41870,-3.71797

Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:01

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