Ain El Fouara Fountain, Public fountain and sculpture in Independence Square, Sétif, Algeria
Description
Ain El Fouara is a white stone and marble fountain in Independence Square featuring a central female figure rising from a circular basin. Water flows from a natural spring beneath the monument, creating a focal point in the plaza.
History
French sculptor Francis de Saint-Vidal created this fountain in 1898 and it was first displayed at a world exhibition in the Louvre. The monument was destroyed by a bomb in 1997 but was rapidly rebuilt afterward.
Culture
The fountain blends French artistic traditions with Algerian identity and remains a gathering place in downtown Sétif where people pass through daily.
Practical
The fountain sits in the center of Independence Square, easy to find and accessible from main streets throughout downtown. Visitors can approach the plaza freely throughout the day.
Did you know?
The fountain was destroyed by a bomb in 1997, but local authorities rebuilt it within 24 hours. This rapid restoration shows how much the monument means to the community.
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