Fountain of Juan de Villanueva

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Fountain of Juan de Villanueva, Decorative fountain in Parque del Oeste, Madrid, Spain.

The Fountain of Juan de Villanueva features classical architectural elements with coats of arms and intricate stone carvings displaying Spanish design motifs.

Architects Santiago Costa and Victor d'Ors created this monument in 1943, which was later moved from Glorieta de San Vicente to Parque del Oeste in 1995.

The fountain stands as a tribute to Juan de Villanueva, an 18th-century Spanish architect who shaped many neoclassical buildings throughout Madrid.

Visitors can reach the fountain by following the main paths through Parque del Oeste, where it serves as a central meeting point for park guests.

The fountain combines water features with sculptural elements, incorporating multiple coats of arms that represent different periods of Spanish architecture.

Location: Madrid

Inception: 1943

Creator: Santiago Costa, Víctor d'Ors

Address: Paseo Camoens Y Valero 28008 28008

GPS coordinates: 40.42958,-3.72417

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:46

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