Font de Neptú, Stone fountain in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain.
The Font de Neptú displays Neptune with water elements and neoclassical design features at Plaça de la Mercè in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter.
Adrià Ferran i Vallès created this stone fountain in 1826, marking a period of urban development in Barcelona's maritime district.
The fountain represents Neptune, connecting Barcelona's identity as a Mediterranean port city through classical mythology and architectural elements.
Visitors can locate the fountain at the intersection of several pedestrian streets, serving as a reference point in the Gothic Quarter.
The stone sculpture combines maritime symbolism with neoclassical artistic elements, reflecting Barcelona's connection to Mediterranean trade routes.
Location: Barcelona
Location: Gothic Quarter
Inception: 1826
Creator: Adrià Ferran i Vallès
Made from material: stone
GPS coordinates: 41.37911,2.17935
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:13
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