Fuente de San Antón, Neoclassical fountain near école Pías de San Antón, Madrid, Spain.
The fountain features decorative dolphin sculptures that replaced the original turtle designs during a renovation at the turn of the twentieth century.
Architects Ventura Rodríguez and Francisco Miguel Ximénez de Alanís designed this fountain in 1770 as part of Madrid's urban development plan.
The fountain stands near the San Antón church, which contains Francisco Goya's painting depicting the Communion of Saint Joseph Calasanz.
The fountain location serves as a reference point for visitors exploring the intersection of Calle Hortaleza in central Madrid.
Recent renovations of the surrounding Escuelas Pías complex integrated the fountain into a 5,878-square-meter public space with green areas.
Location: Madrid
Inception: 1770
Creator: Ventura Rodríguez, Francisco Miguel Ximénez de Alanís
GPS coordinates: 40.42446,-3.69826
Latest update: March 5, 2025 03:39
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