Fuente del Bombillo, Public fountain in Garcia Cabrelles Street, Melilla, Spain
The Fuente del Bombillo features two white crenelated towers with horseshoe arches, incorporating niches with basins and the Melilla coat of arms.
The fountain was constructed in 1916 by contractor Francisco Tortosa Caballero with an initial budget of 27,988 pesetas and completed in January 1917.
The fountain combines architectural elements from Cordoban Caliphate and Nasrid Granada periods, representing the Neo-Arabic style prevalent in early 20th century Melilla.
The fountain provided essential drinking water access to local residents who previously relied on water carriers using horse-drawn carts for their supply.
The structure received its name from a hand pump that was originally used in its operation, marking a transition in the city's water distribution methods.
Location: Melilla
GPS coordinates: 35.29603,-2.94533
Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:44
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