Diana Fountain, Granite fountain in Hyde Park, City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
Diana Fountain is a memorial in Hyde Park built from about 545 pieces of Cornish granite arranged in an oval shape. Water flows through the structure in two opposite directions, creating different textures and patterns as it moves along the curved surfaces.
Queen Elizabeth II opened this memorial on July 6, 2004, more than seven years after the event it commemorates. This occasion marked the first gathering of the Windsor and Spencer families since that time.
The fountain serves as a gathering place where people pause to watch the water flow and reflect in the open air of the park. Visitors from around the world come here to experience a moment of quietness within one of London's busiest green spaces.
The fountain is accessible year-round, though seasonal maintenance may affect water flow at certain times. Staff members are present to supervise the area, and visitors can walk across bridges to view the water features from different angles.
The granite pieces were precision-cut using computer-controlled machinery in Northern Ireland and then transported by ship to London. This production method allowed artisans to achieve exact shapes and surface textures that would have been impossible to create by hand.
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