Fuente de los Galápagos, Decorative fountain in El Retiro Park, Madrid, Spain
The fountain displays four stone children riding dolphins, accompanied by tortoises and frogs on the second tier of its three-level cascade structure.
Created in 1831 to honor Princess Isabella's birth, the fountain initially stood in Red de San Luis before its relocation to El Retiro Park in 1879.
The fountain combines marine elements with royal symbolism through its sculptural design, featuring children, dolphins, and tortoises crafted by José Tomás.
Visitors can access the fountain daily from 6:00 AM through the Retiro metro station and explore it alongside other park attractions.
The tortoises adorning this fountain represent the first bronze pieces cast in Madrid, marking a milestone in local metalwork craftsmanship.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1831
Creator: Francisco Javier de Marietegui, José Tomás
Part of: Paseo del Prado and Buen Retiro, a landscape of Arts and Sciences
Address: Plaza Nicaragua 1 28009 28009
GPS coordinates: 40.41889,-3.68533
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:49
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