Font d'Hèrcules, Neoclassical fountain in Gràcia, Barcelona, Spain
The marble fountain features a central statue of Hercules holding the Nemean lion skin, supported by a pedestal with two flanking stone lions at its base.
Salvador Gurri crafted this monument in 1797 to commemorate King Charles IV's visit and marriage to Maria Luisa of Bourbon-Parma, with their portraits on an oval medallion.
The fountain represents Barcelona's connection to Greek mythology through Hercules, demonstrating the influence of classical themes in Spanish public monuments of the 18th century.
Located at Passeig de Sant Joan 152, the fountain stands in a pedestrian-friendly area accessible by multiple public transportation routes throughout Barcelona.
This structure remains the sole surviving element from a series of four fountains that originally decorated the promenade between Barcelona's old city and its citadel.
Location: Barcelona
Website: http://Category:Font d'Hèrcules
GPS coordinates: 41.40182,2.16637
Latest update: October 23, 2025 10:40
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