Square Béla-Bartók, Urban park in 15th arrondissement, France.
Square Béla-Bartók is a landscaped garden in the 15th arrondissement covering about 6,100 square meters (65,700 square feet). Rhododendrons, heathers, magnolias, and a small bamboo grove form the plantings, while a striking metal fountain artwork called Crystals anchors the space.
The square was created in 1981 as a green space in the newly developing Front de Seine district. The bronze Bartók statue arrived in 1982 as a gift from Budapest, marking the site's connection to European cultural history.
The square is named after Hungarian composer Béla Bartók and reflects the international character of this neighborhood. Visitors encounter a bronze statue of the musician that reminds them of his important role in European music history.
The garden is freely accessible and sits just next to Bir-Hakeim metro station on line 6, making it easy to reach. It connects Quai de Grenelle with Place de Brazzaville and works well as either a passing-through spot or a place to pause and walk around.
The Crystals artwork was created by sculptor Jean-Yves Lechevallier in 1981 and sits on a decorative mosaic base that gives the fountain a striking presence. Many visitors walk past this sculptural feature without noticing its carefully designed craftsmanship.
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