Ain El Fouara Fountain

The white stone and marble fountain features a central female figure rising from a circular basin, channeling water from a natural spring beneath.

French sculptor Francis de Saint-Vidal created this monument in 1898, initially displaying it at the World Sculpture Exhibition in the Louvre Museum.

The fountain represents both French artistic heritage and Algerian national identity, generating discussions about cultural representation in public spaces.

Located at coordinates 36.1893325, 5.4048867, the fountain provides a central reference point for orientation in downtown Sétif.

Within 24 hours after its destruction by a bomb in 1997, local authorities restored the fountain, demonstrating strong community attachment.

Location: Sétif

Inception: 1898

Creator: Francis de Saint-Vidal

GPS coordinates: 36.18933,5.40489

Latest update: May 16, 2025 17:45