Fontaine Bartholdi, Monumental fountain at Place des Terreaux, Lyon, France.
The fountain features a female figure seated on a chariot controlling four horses that represent the major rivers of France, constructed from lead and iron.
Created by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi in 1889, the fountain was initially designed for Bordeaux but found its permanent location in Lyon due to budget constraints.
The central figure represents Marianne, the symbol of France, directing the four horses in a display of national strength and water management.
The fountain underwent extensive restoration between 2015 and 2018, receiving modern lighting systems and structural improvements that cost 2.75 million euros.
The structure incorporates 21 tons of lead mounted on an iron frame, with lead components measuring between 1 and 4 millimeters in thickness.
Location: 1st arrondissement of Lyon
Inception: 1889
Creator: Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: lead, stone
GPS coordinates: 45.76764,4.83346
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
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