Vázquez de Mella Fountain, Bust fountain with artificial pond in Justicia, Madrid, Spain
The Vázquez de Mella Fountain is a small public fountain with an artificial pond in the Justicia neighborhood of Madrid, featuring a bust set on a pedestal from which water flows into a stone basin. It stands close to the street and is modest in size.
The fountain was placed as part of a project to add small artistic elements to the neighborhood, intended as a simple sculpture that also provided a water feature. Over the years, it has remained a steady part of the street scene in Justicia.
The fountain sits close to the streets of Chueca and draws people in a simple way, as a spot to pause during a walk or meet briefly. Residents of all ages stop here, and children often watch the water flow from the bust with curiosity.
The fountain is easy to spot from the surrounding streets while walking through Justicia, making it a natural stopping point during a stroll. It is freely accessible at all times and requires no planning to visit.
Although the fountain bears a bust and is named after a known historical figure, a plaque nearby carries the name, yet most passersby walk past without noticing it. The water runs in a continuous loop through the sculpture, so the small basin never runs dry.
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