Fountain of Ventura Rodríguez, 18th-century fountain in Boadilla del Monte, Spain
The Fountain of Ventura Rodríguez is an 18th-century fountain in Boadilla del Monte featuring three niches and Tuscan pilasters. Four brick entrances with triangular pediments provide access, while walls made from lime and bare brick form the supporting structure.
The fountain was originally positioned near the Palace of Infante Don Luis and remained there until the early 1800s. Its sculptural elements were moved to Madrid's Campo del Moro in 1845, separating the work from its original setting.
The fountain's name honors its designer, a celebrated architect of that era. Its balanced proportions show how building elements of the period worked together in harmony.
The fountain is easily accessible from several sides through its designed entrances. Visitors should explore the neoclassical structure during quieter hours to appreciate its architectural details fully.
The structure retained its original water supply function even though parts of it were relocated elsewhere. This split existence between the site and its sculptural pieces in Madrid makes it an unusual case of divided heritage.
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