Ain El Fouara Fountain

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.

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.

The fountain blends French artistic traditions with Algerian identity and remains a gathering place in downtown Sétif where people pass through daily.

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.

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.

Location: Sétif

Inception: 1898

Creator: Francis de Saint-Vidal

GPS coordinates: 36.18933,5.40489

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40